PJ is a staff writer across Hookshot Media. He's been playing video games pretty much nonstop since the early 1980s, which is ages ago. Favourite genres include RPGs, puzzle games and lovely big single player adventures of all kinds. The weirder the better.
Review Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened - The Consulting Detective Returns In A Lacklustre Remake
Sherlock Holmes ah back ph'nglui wgah'nagl!
Frogwares is a game developer whose wonderfully unique output we’ve been thoroughly enjoying over the past number years, with the likes of The Sinking City, and their long-running Sherlock Holmes series making for charmingly off-beat experiences that manage to nail the atmosphere and vibe they’re going...
Review Ghostwire: Tokyo - Solid Supernatural Adventure Impresses On Xbox, Aside From A Few Issues
Shibuya Scramble
Just over a year since it first released on PlayStation and PC, Tango Gameworks' Ghostwire: Tokyo finally arrives on Xbox Game Pass, bringing with it all manner of ghoulish goings-on down in Tokyo's Shibuya ward. This is a highly atmospheric and unique open world adventure that's jampacked full of Japanese folklore and tradition, a...
Feature Best Resident Evil Games Ranked - Which Mainline Entry Is Number One?
13 games but only one can be top zombie dog
Resident Evil 4 Remake is finally in the wild and, I think it's fair to say, I rather enjoyed our time with it here at Pure Xbox. In my glowing review - some might almost say raving fanboy review - I gave the reimagining of this 2005 classic a big fat 10/10, going as far as saying that it improved upon...
Feature 50 Xbox Series X|S Games To Look Forward To In 2023
Updated for April!
Updated for April 2023: We're blasting through 2023 and, just three months in, we've already had a bunch of fantastic titles already land on Xbox consoles with the likes of Hogwarts Legacy, Resident Evil 4 Remake and Hi-Fi RUSH giving players plenty to shout about. Looking ahead to the rest of the year, what's next? Well, with...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How To Unlock Infinite Ammo Handcannon & Infinite Ammo Chicago Sweeper
Bringing out the big guns
Looking for an Infinite Handcannon & Infinite Chicago Typewriter Guide for Resident Evil 4 Remake? As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake Guide we'll be walking you through how to get your hands on these two weapons. Resident Evil 4 Remake: How To Unlock Infinite Ammo Handcannon & Infinite Ammo Chicago
Guide Sifu: Top 10 Essential Tips For Beginners On Xbox
Become a Kung-Fu master
Sloclap's superb arcade brawler, Sifu, has finally arrived on Xbox consoles now that its year-long period of timed exclusivity on PlayStation and PC has drawn to a close. We gave the kung-fu cracker an 8/10 in our recent review, which you can check out at the link below: <related ids="146931"> Of course, even with...
Review MLB The Show 23 - Another Solid Outing With A Standout Storylines Addition
Is it a whiff or a dinger?
Another year, another entry in SIE San Diego's long-running MLB The Show franchise, and this time around history takes centre-stage with a new Storylines mode giving players the opportunity to learn about some of the all-time great baseball players from the Negro Leagues. It’s undoubtably the highlight of an outing that...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Combination Lock Puzzle Solution
Open the wardrobe in the Village Chief's Manor
Looking for a Combination Lock Puzzle Guide for Resident Evil 4 Remake? As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake Guide we'll be walking you through this puzzle with step by step instructions and screenshots to help you. Resident Evil 4 Remake: Combination Lock Puzzle Solution: Once you arrive at the
Please use a silencer while shooting weapons in the library
Looking for an All Secret Weapons Locations Guide for Resident Evil 4 Remake? As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake Guide we'll be showing you exactly where to get your hands on all of the hidden secret weapons in the game's campaign Let's jump in! Resident Evil 4 Remake: All Secret
Review Resident Evil 4 (Xbox) - Capcom's Stellar Remake Improves Upon Perfection
Bingo!
It's been a long old while now since Shinji Mikami's final Resident Evil foray was first unleashed upon the world, and what a parting contribution to the series it was. Here was an entry in an already iconic survival horror franchise that shifted away from slow-burn resource management towards full-on Hollywood levels of bombastic action...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: All Unlockable Modes, Outfits & Weapons
New Game Plus anyone?
As per usual for a Resident Evil game, Resident Evil 4 Remake has plenty of replayability value offered through unlockable modes alongside lots of new weapons and outfits for you to get your sweaty hands on. In order to help you navigate all these extra goodies, we've put together a full list of all the modes, outfits and...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: All Charms List
Every available charm in the shooting gallery minigame
Charms are a brand new addition to Resident Evil 4 Remake that give you various boons, boosts and perks that augment certain aspects of gameplay. In order to earn Charms you'll need to take part in the Merchant's Shooting Gallery minigames. Depending on your performance you'll earn bronze,...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Verdugo Boss Battle Guide
Freeze mister!
Looking for a Verdugo Boss Battle Guide for Resident Evil 4 Remake? As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake Guide we'll be walking you through the Verdugo Boss Battle with step by step instructions and screenshots to help you. Resident Evil 4 Remake: Verdugo Boss Battle Guide: Once you've reached the sewers you'll
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Del Lago Boss Battle Guide
Lake Placid?
Looking for a Del Lago Boss Battle Guide for Resident Evil 4 Remake? As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake Guide we'll be walking you through this boss fight with step by step instructions and screenshots. Resident Evil 4 Remake: Del Lago Boss Battle Guide: Just the one phase to worry about with this short battle, and what we want
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Garrador Boss Battle Guide
Blind luck
Looking for a Garrador Boss Battle Guide for Resident Evil 4 Remake? As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake Guide we'll be walking you through this boss fight with step by step instructions and screenshots. Let's get stuck into it. Resident Evil 4 Remake: Garrador Boss Battle Guide: The Garrador boss fight is one of the scr
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Halo Wheel Puzzle Solution
A bridge over troubled water
Looking for a Halo Wheel Puzzle Guide for Resident Evil 4 Remake? As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake Guide we'll be walking you through this puzzle with step by step instructions and screenshots. This puzzle takes place in the castle area of the game and requires you to find a Halo Wheel piece in ord
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Four Swords Puzzle Solution
Swordmaster
Looking for a Four Swords Puzzle Guide for Resident Evil 4 Remake? As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake Guide we'll be walking you through this puzzle with step by step instructions and screenshots. If you're having trouble with the four swords puzzle in the castle during chapter 9, you've come to the right place as we
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: All Blue Medallion Locations
A guide to completing each and every blue medallion request
Looking for an All Blue Medallion Locations Guide for Resident Evil 4 Remake? As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake Guide we'll be walking you through the locations of all blue medallions with step by step instructions and screenshots to help you. In thi
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: El Gigante Boss Battle Guide
He big, but he ain't so bad
Looking for an El Gigante Boss Battle Guide for Resident Evil 4 Remake? As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake Guide we'll be walking you through this boss fight with step by step instructions and screenshots. He's a big brute, this lad, but he's a bit of a pushover when it comes down to the nitty gritty, so let's take a...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Grandfather Clock Time Puzzle
Got the time, mate?
Looking for a Grandfather Clock Time Puzzle Guide for Resident Evil 4 Remake? As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake Guide we'll be walking you through this puzzle with step by step instructions and screenshots to help you. Resident Evil 4 Remake: Grandfather Clock Time Puzzle: During the castle sequence where Ashley
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Merchant Requests - Insect Hive
I hate bugs
Looking for an Insect Hive Merchant Request Guide for Resident Evil 4 Remake? As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake Guide we'll be walking you through the Insect Hive merchant request with step by step instructions and screenshots to help you. Resident Evil 4 Remake: Merchant Requests - Insect Hive: We're into
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Jack Krauser Boss Battle Guide
Krauser Press
Looking for a Jack Krauser Boss Battle Guide for Resident Evil 4 Remake? As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake Guide we'll be walking you through the Jack Krauser Boss Battle with step by step instructions and screenshots to help you. Resident Evil 4 Remake: Jack Krauser Boss Battle Guide: It's time to go to war against your old c
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Merchant Requests - Grave Robber
Twin terror
Looking for a Grave Robber Merchant Request Guide for Resident Evil 4 Remake? As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake Guide we'll be walking you through the Grave Robber Merchant Request with step by step instructions and screenshots to help you. Resident Evil 4 Remake's fourth request mission sees
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Merchant Requests - Pest Control
Ah, rats!
Looking for a Pest Control Merchant Request Guide for Resident Evil 4 Remake? As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake Guide we'll be walking you the Pest Control Merchant Request with step by step instructions and screenshots to help you. Our second request from the merchant in Resident Evil 4 Remake
