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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My Lovely Empress Review

My Lovely Empress is an engaging management sim that emulates the tremendously hard job of ruling an empire almost too well.

Love is All Around Review 

Love is All Around is a pleasantly surprising romance-fuelled FMV that is likely to win your heart.

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles Review

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles delivers a bit of mindless fun with its action and exciting special moves, but not much else.

No Umbrellas Allowed Review

No Umbrellas Allowed is a promising shop sim that ultimately comes undone by a raft of issues.

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.

WWE 2K24 Review

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

Agatha Christie – Murder on the Orient Express Review 

Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express is the best Poirot game of recent times and really brings out your inner detective.

Paintball 3 – Candy Match Factory Review

Paintball 3 - Candy Match Factory conjures up creative and engaging match-3 gameplay that will hook you in for hours.

SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection Review

SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection fails to deliver a memorable climax to the series.

Harmony’s Odyssey Review

Harmony’s Odyssey is a delightfully whimsical adventure full of puzzling and charming dioramas.

MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE Review

MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE exceeds expectations as an extraordinary take on the battle royale genre.

Pinball FX – Williams Pinball: Star Trek: The Next Generation Review

I suggest you set the speed to warp factor nine and go buy Pinball FX - Williams Pinball: Star Trek: The Next Generation immediately!

TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 180: October’s best games and EA Sports FC 24

A new month is here and so TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 180 features a look ahead to what new games are releasing in October. Furthermore, there’s an in-depth analysis of EA Sports FC 24 alongside a selection of other titles the team have been playing lately.

EA Sports FC 24 Review

EA Sports FC 24 has really stepped up for the rebrand and the gameplay is the most interesting it has been in years.

The Expanse: A Telltale Series – Episode 5 Review

The Expanse: A Telltale Series - Episode 5 doesn't change the fact that, as a whole, it’s a mediocre episodic adventure.

TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 179: Xbox, leaks, Death and Taxes

It’s been a week of ups and downs for Xbox, so naturally we’re going to give our take on the leaks, the Tokyo Game Show, and more in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 179.

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KontrolFreek OMNI Performance Thumbsticks for Xbox One Review

KontrolFreek have been making Performance Thumbsticks for Xbox for longer than I care to remember, pushing out a multitude of products with varying features, specifications and ideas. You can get high-rise concaved designs, you can caress your thumbs with mid-rise convex options, and you can put the lowest of height increments on your standard controller, giving an increase in grip, surface area, feel and overall user experience. It is with the latter in which the OMNI come into their own.

Crypt Custodian Review

Crypt Custodian is a great metroidvania. It has fun exploration, enjoyable combat, cracking collectibles, and an incredibly chill soundtrack that makes for a mellow adventure that will keep you coming back.

5 of the best fishing games on Xbox One

As I've played almost every fishing experience that you can find on the big black box, I thought I'd attempt to rank them, nailing a list consisting of 5 of the best fishing games on Xbox One, if you will.

PowerA Dual (Duo) Charging Station for Xbox Review

It’s the Charging Station which is most exciting and what PowerA are delivering to market with their Dual (Duo) Charging Station is good. It works near perfectly, it keeps your controllers fully charged for when they are needed and, honestly, it looks pretty decent as well.

Is Return to Moria the LOTR Game We’ve Been Waiting For?

The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is now available to purchase and play on Xbox Series X|S and PC.

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AirportSim Review

AirportSim gives a unique perspective on how a ground crew works an airport life - and with that in mind, it does the job.

Pepper Grinder Review

Pepper Grinder successfully combines traditional platforming with a refreshingly original gameplay mechanic that breathes new life into a very tired genre. 

My Lovely Empress Review

My Lovely Empress is an engaging management sim that emulates the tremendously hard job of ruling an empire almost too well.

Mad Devils: Damned-finitive Edition Review

It is possible to have fun with Mad Devils: Damned-finitive Edition, especially playing with friends or relatives.

Diablo – Legends of the Necromancer – Rathma – Book Review

Diablo - Legends of the Necromancer - Rathma is a fantastic new entry in the Diablo - Legends series of graphic novels from Titan Books.