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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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.

Match Village Review

Considering the low price point, Match Village is perhaps worth a punt for match-3 addicts, but don’t expect to chill out too much.

WWE 2K24 Review

WWE 2K24 delivers a huge wrestling playground for you to not only finish the story, but create your own stories too.

Samoa Joe, Asuka and many more announced in Episode Two of the WWE 2K19 Roster Reveal

Rusev and Lana are back for the second instalment of the WWE 2K19 Roster Reveal three-part video series, with a whole host of playable characters still yet to be revealed. Want to know who’s made the cut in Episode Two?

Journey into the Destiny 2: Forsaken universe with the Legendary Collection out now on Xbox One

The epic journey of Forsaken begins now in Destiny 2, with players old and new able to jump straight into the latest story without any hassle. The Destiny 2: Forsaken – Legendary Collection brings everything you could possibly need on your travels across the ferocious solar system. Previous expansions, character boosts, a new mode, and more can be yours – all for a price, of course.

What new Xbox One games are ‘In Stores This Week’? – 3rd-9th September 2018

The titles arriving on the store shelves in the next seven days may be familiar to many due to the fact that they’ve already released in digital form, but nonetheless there are two games getting a physical launch for your perusal. So, let’s delve into what’s ‘In Stores This Week’ for Xbox One.

Use the force to grab LEGO Star Wars III for free on Xbox One and Xbox 360 via Games With Gold

Quite recently in a galaxy not so far, far away, LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars became stripped of its price tag as part of the Xbox Games With Gold for September and legend has it that it’ll remain this way for a little while yet. This is the freebie you are looking for!

The Definitive Edition of Divinity: Original Sin 2 breaks out of Game Preview on Xbox One

Having spent a fair few months in Xbox Game Preview, Divinity: Original Sin 2 has now fully launched and is ready to envelop players in one of the richest RPG world’s you’ve ever seen. Are you ready to get stuck in and become immersed in Rivellon?

A big villainous update released for Portal Knights on Xbox One, PS4 and PC

Mages, Warriors and Knights, behold the release of the Villainous Update for Portal Knights and prepare to venture to the dark side with new threats emerging in the realm of Elysia. Only the bravest will reap the rewards of the new content.

Unleash your chakra in Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker out now on Xbox One, PS4 and PC

Contrary to popular belief, Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker isn’t the latest pretender to FIFA’s football genre crown, instead it’s actually a fighting experience providing the opportunity to become the greatest ninja in the world. Could that be your destiny?

Episode One of the WWE 2K19 Roster Reveal unveils a ton of names including Velveteen Dream

The WWE 2K19 Roster Reveal began last weekend with the announcement of two British Superstars, but the rest of it is set to be revealed in a three-part video series. And the first part has just arrived, hosted by Rusev and Lana because it’s RUSEV DAY!

Take a trip to Vurhonga Savanna in the latest DLC for theHunter: Call of the Wild on Xbox One

theHunter: Call of the Wild has already seen its players exploring the peaceful Layton Lake District and hunting in the freezing forests of Medved-Taiga National Park, but now it’s time to traverse the scrublands and lush environment of Vurhonga Savanna.

Ten new arrivals revealed for Xbox Game Pass in September 2018

It’s that time once more where we get to find out what delightful additions are heading to the Xbox Game Pass scheme. There’s a darn good selection of titles coming our way in September, that’s for sure.

Third DLC pack Collapse of Balance arrives for Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet on Xbox One

The third and final content pack, Collapse of Balance, is here for Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet and it’s looking to prolong the action-RPG experience for just a little while longer. Can you stop the destructive Lievre once and for all?

ACA NEOGEO Football Frenzy touches down on Xbox One

Who needs the likes of Madden when there’s an SNK ‘classic’ available for all your American football needs? Well, if you prefer to go down the retro route, Football Frenzy has received a second chance in life as it’s been faithfully reproduced as part of the ever-growing ACA NEOGEO series.

Turtle Beach unveil the Elite Pro 2 + SuperAmp pro performance audio system for Xbox One and PS4

The leading gaming headset and audio brand Turtle Beach are always looking to keep improving their products, ensuring they deliver the most innovative headsets to market. Now they’ve just announced the Elite Pro 2 + SuperAmp Pro Performance Gaming Audio System for Xbox One and PlayStation 4!

Bandai Namco’s stellar line-up for EGX 2018 revealed including Ace Combat 7 and SOULCALIBUR VI

With the EGX 2018 event kicking off next month, it’s always good to find out what’s going to be there for those attending. Gamer Network have now unveiled Bandai’s big presence at the event, revealing that quite a few of their titles will be on show.

Join the Hell Warders and defend the light on Xbox One, PS4, Switch and PC this fall

When hell approaches your gates, there’s only one thing you can do and that’s stand tall to resist their advances, which is exactly what’s going on in the upcoming third person action tower defence hybrid from PQube and Antigravity Game Studio, Hell Warders.

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Experience the festival of your nightmares in Dead Island 2: SoLA

Summertime usually brings with it beer gardens, (the occasional day of) sunshine and music festivals. The latter being the chance to forget troubles of the real-world and just exist in a several day long party. But what if you annual pilgrimage to your festival of choice turns sour when say, the uninvited undead come and crash the party? Find out how you would cope in Dead Island 2: SoLA DLC, out now for Xbox, PlayStation and PC.

Forza Horizon 5 Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges Guide Series 32 – Winter

Pull on your wooly pulleys as it is Winter in Mexico, and in the world of Forza Horizon 5 we all know what that means, right? Yep, more weekly Festival Playlist Weekly Challenge shenanigans to keep us entertained and racing hard through Series 32 Winter!

Looking Back to 2012 and the super sexy combos of Devil May Cry HD Collection

For those of you who have been living under a rock or deep in the jungle for the last ten years, the Devil May Cry games feature a protagonist called Dante. And this is Dante when he was just effortlessly cool...

The fairy tales and horror of The Mildew Children is on Xbox and PC

From The Growing Stones and Valkyrie Interactive comes The Mildew Children on Xbox and PC. Are you ready for the fairy tales and horror it brings?

Forza Horizon 5 Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges Guide Series 32 – Spring

The final week of the Horizon Race Off dawns in Forza Horizon 5, yet as we prepare to bid farewell, there is a last hoorah in the shape of the Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges for Series 32 Spring.

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Lords of Exile Review

Lords of Exile is a competent action platformer that does what it does with a certain style.

Harold Halibut Review

Harold Halibut is a wonderfully creative endeavour.

Bio Inc. Redemption Review

Bio Inc. Redemption actually allows you to experience both the preservation of life and the threat of death very well.

Scott Whiskers in: the Search for Mr. Fumbleclaw Review

Scott Whiskers in: the Search for Mr. Fumbleclaw very much puts the heart back into point and click.

Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn Review

Final Fantasy XIV Online on Xbox is built for newcomers.