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.

The mythical medieval RTS 8-Bit Hordes gets an official release date for Xbox One and PS4

The modern warfare themed 8-Bit Armies has already been released as part of the 8-Bit RTS Series, but now the official release date has been set for when 8-Bit Hordes will wreak havoc with its medieval fantasy approach to proceedings on Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

Valkyria Chronicles 4 receives a Captainless scenario via DLC on Xbox One

Those of you who are still battling on the frontline in Valkyria Chronicles 4 have the opportunity to delve into a brand new scenario, looking to put your turn-based combat skills to the test once more. It’ll come at a cost though as you’ll need to tackle this mission without a captain!

Compete against iconic characters in Nickelodeon Kart Racers on Xbox One

Get ready to hit the slime-filled tracks of Nickelodeon Kart Racers and hang with some of the most famous animated characters to ever grace our television screens. Will you reign supreme amongst this cavalcade of icons?

Four spooky games have arrived as a Halloween bonus for Xbox Game Pass

With Halloween creeping up on us, it makes sense to get stuck into something rather spooky in the run up to the occasion. Well, your choices of what to play have been boosted today if you’re an Xbox Game Pass subscriber as four extra titles have been added. Will they be Spooktacular enough for your liking though?

FIFA 19 Ultimate Team – Team of the Week (TOTW) #5 – 17th October 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 17th October at 6pm. Is there anyone you’d fancy adding to your team?

Five games are leaving Xbox Game Pass at the end of October 2018

The Xbox Game Pass keeps on going from strength to strength with a regular influx of new games, but sadly for us, some of them seemingly have to leave. So, which of the current titles have outstayed their welcome and are getting removed at the end of October?

Take the party to the next level as The Jackbox Party Pack 5 arrives on Xbox One

Grab your phones, tablets or computers and prepare for the party starter you’ve been crying out for with the arrival of the fifth instalment of Jackbox Games’ infamous Party Packs.

The Savage Frontier Pack brings pet skins, equipment and more to Conan Exiles on Xbox One and PS4

With the introduction of pets in the latest free update for Conan Exiles, players can now spend their hard earned cash on procuring an array of pet skins as well as a whole host of building pieces and equipment.

Be creative with the freestyle scooter antics of Crayola Scoot on Xbox One

Put the crayons away and get ready for a family-friendly scooter experience that’s simply bursting with colour as Crayola Scoot makes its way onto Xbox One.

Persian Nights: Sands of Wonders Review

From fairytales and adorable rabbits to mythical beasts and maniacal preachers, Artifex Mundi have covered a whole range of narratives set in all sorts of locations. In one of their recent offerings to arrive on Xbox One we are heading to Persia for the point-and-click hidden object adventure Persian Nights: Sands of Wonders. Will this be a real gem of a title though, or is it just more of the same, bringing nothing worthwhile to the ever-cluttered table?

Explore puzzle filled dungeons in Chronus Arc out now on Xbox One

Having already ventured onto the Nintendo 3DS in 2015, Chronus Arc has made its way to the Xbox One and tells the tale of young Loka, who’s a trainee Sorcerer Knight. Will you be joining him on the journey to gather the Chronus Fragments for an important ceremony?

Details revealed for GRIP: Combat Racing’s pulse pounding soundtrack and Collector’s Edition

Those delving into the hostile world of GRIP: Combat Racing will be treated to a whole host of sick sounds to accompany the fast, arcade combat racing action on offer. But not only has the full soundtrack been revealed by Wired Productions and developers Caged Element, they’ve also unveiled the Collector’s Edition.

The Walking Dead: The Final Season Episode 2 Suffer the Children Review

Who knew that such a good opening episode of The Walking Dead: The Final Season would be overshadowed by the dramatic events at Telltale Games? It’s a shame for all those who were let go, no doubt, but also for everyone who’s invested in the latest series to see how Clementine’s harrowing journey concludes. Nevertheless, the second episode is out now and, at the time of writing, it appears as though Skybound have given the team behind it a lifeline. Despite the troubles surrounding it, can Episode 2 ensure the series comes out swinging?

Be a Superstar in WWE 2K19 now on Xbox One, PS4 and PC

It’s time for the millions, and millions, of WWE fans to get their hands on the Deluxe Edition of WWE 2K19 and enter the squared circle a few days earlier than most with early access. There are a whole load of Deluxe goodies to accompany the latest WWE experience too.

Pinball FX3 – Williams Pinball: Volume 1 Review

For as long as I can remember, and way before Pinball FX provided pinball to the masses, Williams was always a name synonymous with...

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