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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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.

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.

ONE PIECE WORLD SEEKER gets a new story trailer and more characters are announced

A new trailer has arrived, courtesy of Bandai Namco, for the upcoming game ONE PIECE WORLD SEEKER and an additional three characters have been unveiled.

New cinematic trailer arrives for HP Lovecraft inspired investigative thriller The Sinking City

If you’re intrigued by the upcoming open-world investigative supernatural thriller, The Sinking City, then you won’t want to miss the latest trailer offering a glimpse of the Lovecraftian setting you’ll be immersed in and the madness it'll bring upon its release.

Fighters from One Piece, Hunter X Hunter and Dragon Ball Z unveiled for JUMP FORCE

Bandai Namco have treated us to not one, not two, but six new playable character reveals for their upcoming manga and anime 3vs3 fighting game, JUMP FORCE. That’s not all either, with details emerging about the online modes and another of the stages present for battles to take place on too.

Become a platforming robot in Tyler: Model 005 now available on Xbox One

Action-platformers are by no means a rare sight in gaming, but Tyler: Model 005 looks to offer something different as it takes us back to the 1950s and lets us loose as a robot.

What new Xbox One games are ‘In Stores This Week’? – 20th-26th August 2018

It’s been rather quiet on the retail front for a few weeks, but the store shelves are about to receive some fresh stock. There’s just the one arrival though it seems, but it’s a classic that’s getting a much sought after re-release in physical form. So, without further ado, let’s find out what’s ‘In Stores This Week’ for Xbox One.

Seven games are leaving Xbox Game Pass at the end of August 2018

Prepare to say your goodbyes to another selection of Xbox Game Pass titles as the end of August gets ever nearer. But which games are leaving us and will they be a hard loss to take for current subscribers of the service?

Epic Loon Review

Does anyone remember videotapes? Well, before DVDs and Blu-rays were ever a thing, people watched or recorded stuff using videotapes on a VCR machine. I still have a ton of them, containing all sorts of random programmes, films and even classic sporting events. The long forgotten VHS cassettes, as they were also known, are the focus of the new chaotic couch co-op platformer from Macrales Studio, Epic Loon. But is it an exciting trip down memory lane though, or will the nostalgic feel wear off in no time at all?

Polygod is an FPS like no other and it’s out today on Xbox One, Switch and PC

Don’t you just love a game that feels different each and every time you play it? Well Polygod, the randomly generated FPS, aims to ensure every session offers a fresh experience and it’s out right now!

Unleash the Power of Two in Disney Epic Mickey 2 for free on Xbox One and Xbox 360 via Games With Gold

The co-op adventure of Disney’s famous Mickey Mouse and, one of their earliest stars, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit in Disney Epic Mickey 2 is currently stripped of their price tag thanks to August’s Games With Gold. Now you can venture into the magical world for free!

RTS and Tower Defense hybrid Hero Defense now available on Xbox One. PS4/PC launch tomorrow

Heroes are needed to take on the world’s most powerful vampire in Hero Defense, a game that combines elements of the RTS, tower defense and RPG genres. Are you the slayer for the job at hand?

YES! YES! YES! 2K Showcase returns in WWE 2K19 and focuses on Daniel Bryan

The ‘YES!’ movement has seen a resurgence in recent months since Daniel Bryan returned to action as an in-ring performer. To cap off an exciting comeback 2K have announced that he’ll be the focal point in WWE 2K19’s 2K Showcase mode!

Both Redeemer: Enhanced Edition and 9 Monkeys of Shaolin announced as playable at Gamescom

For those of you looking to attend this year’s Gamescom, it’s just been announced that Sobaka Studio and BUKA Entertainment are taking their two upcoming games – Redeemer: Enhanced Edition and 9 Monkeys of Shaolin – to be played there. Would you like to know more about these titles?

State of Mind Review

A state of mind is often defined as the mental state or mood you’re in at any particular time. My state of mind when Daedalic Entertainment first announced they were developing a futuristic thriller involving transhumanism – the enhancement of human intellect or physicality via the usage of tech - could be described as both intrigued and excited. Now that I’m actually able to experience what the game in question, State of Mind, has to offer, will my mood stay the same, improve or worsen, as a result?

Get brutal as RAGE and DOOM are now available via Xbox Game Pass

It’s shooter heaven for Xbox Game Pass members, with two top drawer shooters joining the scheme today. As of right now, both the post-apocalyptic open-world of RAGE and the reboot of DOOM are available in the ever-changing library for members to delve into. So get those guns blazing!

Goku and Vegeta DLC characters now available for Dragon Ball FighterZ on Xbox One

Now, you’re probably thinking that these iconic characters are already in Dragon Ball FighterZ, and you’d be right. What’s present in the base game is their SSGSS form though, with the latest DLC bringing you classic (the original and most recognisable) versions of Goku and Vegeta instead!

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