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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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.

Acceptance Review

There’s no doubting the importance of what Acceptance is trying to get across, but it lacks tact.

TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 176: Gamescom 2023 & Kentucky Route Zero Interview

It’s that time of the year again, so TheXboxHub team is shining the spotlight on Gamescom 2023 and specifically Opening Night Live. There’s also an exclusive interview regarding Kentucky Route Zero in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 176. You won’t want to miss this episode!

Cube Airport Review

Unfortunately, Cube Airport is not very innovative, so even though it won’t take much longer than an hour to finish, it feels tedious.

RIDE 5 Review

RIDE 5 is perhaps the most welcoming motorbike game to date, while retaining the exciting and challenging gameplay the series is famed for.

Death Becomes You Review 

Death Becomes You is one of the better visual novels currently available on Xbox and easily has enough positive aspects to warrant a purchase.

WrestleQuest Review

WrestleQuest is a great RPG adventure that’s oozing with personality. Full of exciting grappling, it’s absolutely a love letter to a bygone era.

The Expanse: A Telltale Series – Episode 2 Review

On the whole, episode two of The Expanse: A Telltale Series is a remarkable improvement on the opener.

Fluffy Milo Review

Fluffy Milo delivers a wholesome Sokoban puzzler that’s easy enough for most to get to grips with.

Dead Ground Review

I’d only recommend Dead Ground as your next tower defense venture if you dislike towers and prefer to take matters into your own hands.

TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 173: Antstream Arcade and the Best Xbox Games

In TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 173, there’s a real focus on the best games coming out in August as well as a host of recent releases that our team have been playing.

The Expanse: A Telltale Series – Episode 1 Review

Don’t write off The Expanse: A Telltale Series yet, however a mediocre first episode is far from ideal.

Venba Review 

Don’t be too concerned about the shortness of Venba, for its fascinating story and cultural delights will certainly make up for it.

Drill Deal – Oil Tycoon Review

Drill Deal - Oil Tycoon comes with the tools to make it a success, but it’s plagued by issues and repetition.

SOULVARS Review

SOULVARS tries its best to create a unique world and theme, yet falters, and has to rely heavily on the turn-based action instead.

Pinball FX – Honor and Legacy Pack Review 

Can the Pinball FX - Honor and Legacy Pack deliver an honourable set of tables capable of cementing a long-lasting legacy?

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It is the final week of Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges for Series 29 over in Forza Horizon 5, and as always we can hope that the Series goes out with a bang, rather than a whimper. 

Beautiful Sakura: Surfing Club Review

Beautiful Sakura: Surfing Club is perhaps the most cynical, half-hearted attempt at weedling £10 out of someone’s pockets, and no amount of baby-oil and AI-generated creepy-fingers can justify its existence. If this is the future of gaming then stop the bus, because we’re getting off. 

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Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery is an entertaining way to spend three or four hours.

Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story Review

The story, world building, characters, and sound design are where Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story excels.

Persona 3 Reload Review

Go and play Persona 3 Reload; a truly stunning game.

PAYDAY 3 Review

PAYDAY 3 is sadly a classic case of style over substance.

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I didn’t hate my time with Saga of the Moon Priestess, but there are a lot of rough edges that still need to be polished.