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.

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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.

WWE 2K19 cover star officially unveiled and other details revealed

We all know by now that the WWE 2K series prides itself on having a hugely popular Superstar gracing the cover of its games and 2K have just revealed that WWE 2K19 will feature the ‘Phenomenal’ AJ Styles!

The Journey Down: Chapter One Review

Point and click adventures have been around for many a year, with classics like Monkey Island and, my personal favourite, Sam & Max being amongst the best of the genre. More recently though, there’s a been a ton of different takes involving all sorts of concepts and the latest one to hit the Xbox One store is the first chapter of SkyGoblin’s The Journey Down trilogy. Initially releasing on the PC well over five years ago, does The Journey Down still hold up nowadays and, if so, can it stick out in an ever-growing crowd?

LEGO Indiana Jones 2 is now free on Xbox One and Xbox 360 via Games With Gold

Looking for a free game to add to your library? Then look no further as the legendary archaeologist Indy swings into the Games With Gold scheme for June with the Xbox 360 title, LEGO Indiana Jones 2, for what’s sure to be a smashing time!

Vampyr Review

DONTNOD Entertainment were last seen garnering critical acclaim and awards for their episodic adventure about time manipulation and teenage drama, Life Is Strange. But now it’s time for something completely different in Vampyr, with regular teenagers replaced with vampires and the adventure becoming an action-RPG. Sold as a narrative-driven action-RPG, there’s a certain depth to be expected in the lore and plenty of moral dilemmas are set to be thrust upon you throughout. Can Vampyr deliver a succulent experience, or will it leave a bitter taste in your mouth?

More Cyberpunk 2077 details revealed alongside the E3 trailer

CD PROJEKT RED had a prime spot at the end of the Microsoft briefing to showcase their brand new trailer for Cyberpunk 2077. Well now there are more details to share about the dark future of the game!

My Hero One’s Justice is Detroit Smashing its way onto Xbox One, PS4, Switch and PC in October

It’s been officially revealed by Bandai Namco that My Hero One’s Justice, based on the My Hero Academia manga and anime franchise, is set to release in October this year. Will you be venturing into this world of superpowered heroes and villains?

Let’s Play Jurassic World Evolution on Xbox One

With the blockbuster film Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom in the cinemas, Frontier Developments have delivered a simulation game today which allows you to build and manage your very own dinosaur filled theme park. Would you like to see how we got on in our Let’s Play of Jurassic World Evolution?

Remedy unveil supernatural action-adventure Control with its first trailer

From the creators behind such classics as Max Payne and Alan Wake, comes a brand new third-person action-adventure game called Control, which looks to combine gunplay with supernatural abilities. Let’s introduce you to the Federal Bureau of Control!

Tales of Vesperia set to return in Definitive Edition form for Xbox One, PS4, Switch and PC

To celebrate the upcoming 10th anniversary of JRPG Tales of Vesperia, Bandai Namco are bringing it back in a Definitive Edition this winter and it’ll feature characters, events and costumes which have never been released outside of Japan!

Heroes and villains of anime collide in JUMP FORCE announced for Xbox One, PS4 and PC

Bandai Namco have revealed what could be the most epic crossover this side of Avengers: Infinity War, with some of the greatest characters of anime coming together for a new fighting game, JUMP FORCE!

FIFA 19 gets a trailer focusing on Champions League and pre-order options revealed

With Pro Evolution Soccer relinquishing the license for the UEFA Champions League, EA have snapped it up for FIFA 19, making it a focal point of their first trailer and it appears that it’ll be a huge part of the game in many ways. A trio of pre-order options have also been made available to get your purchase locked in to receive a variety of bonuses.

Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom gets a brand new E3 trailer

The legendary series of Wonder Boy is set to live on in its spiritual successor, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom, and there’s a brand new trailer for it, arriving just in time for E3. Would you like to see it?

Psychological thriller Twin Mirror announced by Bandai Namco for Xbox One, PS4 and PC

Not wanting to slow down after their recent release of action-RPG Vampyr, developers DONTNOD Entertainment are teaming up with Bandai Namco for a narrative thriller, Twin Mirror. It looks sure to be one that’ll mess with your head.

Looking back at 10 years of… Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit

Since the Dragon Ball Z anime series first debuted in Japan in 1989, no one could’ve predicted the sheer volume of gaming titles it’d spawn, across almost every console imaginable. And whilst I could choose any of them to delve deeper into, this week marks a special anniversary for one in particular – Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit. It’s been ten years since its release and so, you know the drill by now, let’s take a look back at how it fared.

Retro-styled football game ’90s Football Stars announced for Autumn 2018

Purple Tree and Klabater want to take fans back to the glorious period of football when two-footed tackles were applauded, stadium atmospheres were buzzing and Sensible World of Soccer was the next big thing, with their upcoming game, ’90s Football Stars!

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