Thumb Culture - Gaming

4Apr

By Tony CNo Comments

PS Plus April Monthly Games

The PS Plus April monthly games are available to play now for all PS+ subscribers. Remember, even if you do not plan on playing these games now, make sure to add them to your library so you can access them at any time in the future. Meet Your Maker – PS5/PS4 Genre: FPS/Building | Longevity: New Release | Trophies: n/a Metacritic: New Release | OpenCritic: New Release | Release: 4th April 2023 Meet Your Maker is a post-apocalyptic first-person building-and-raiding game where every level is designed by players. Switch between roles as you mastermind devious Outposts filled with traps and guards, then gear up for methodical fast-paced combat raiding other players’ creations, gaining an edge by choosing the right loadout (melee, ranged, defensive), perks, and consumables to match...

17Jan

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

Gaming

Skull And Bones Misses March Release

Skull and Bones has suffered its SIXTH delay since it was announced in 2017. Time To Walk The Plank Ubisoft has announced that their open-world action-adventure title Skull and Bones has been delayed again. The announcement that has come with the delay has indicated the new release window of the 2023 fiscal year (April 2023 / March 2024) release date. Skull And Bones Ubisoft has recently had a Dev stream showing more of the game and includes some conversations regarding the game. It is possible that the delay is only a month or two, however, you would have thought if they were confident of that then why not say so? The press release states Players will be able to discover the beauty of Skull and Bones in the upcoming beta phase. The additional time has already paid off and brought...

13Dec

By Tony CNo Comments

Gaming, PlayStation Reviews

Swordship – PS5 Review

I love when indie developers put a fresh take on beloved game genres. That's exactly what Digital Kingdoms have delivered with Swordship. Dubbed a "dodge'em up" this, the fourth title from the Swiss team is their most ambitious game yet! Bringing a Swordship to a Gunfight Set in a world where most of the lands have become submerged by the seas, most of humanity has moved to three huge underwater cities. While these cities bustle with trade through a constant flow of containers filled with goods, there are those banished from the cities that struggle to survive in the remaining barren and inhospitable lands. Rising up against the big cities, skilled pilots use lightning-fast ships to steal some of the containers and deliver them to the banished. You are one such pilot. Gamep...

29Nov

By Tony CNo Comments

Gaming, PlayStation Reviews

The Devil In Me – PS5 Review

Since the launch of sleeper hit Until Dawn, Supermassive Games have been consistently delivering standalone cinematic horror games under the banner of The Dark Pictures Anthology. The Devil In Me is the latest release in the series and the final game of Season 1 (Man Of Medan/Little Hope/House Of Ashes). The Dark Pictures Anthology is set to feature 8 games, split across 2 seasons with season 1 also available in 2 physical volumes (Vol.1 - PS4, Vol 2. PS4 &PS5). "I was born with The Devil In Me" - H.H. Holmes Reviewed here on PS5 the game is also available on PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Steam. If you this sounds like your type of game then check out our review of Supermassive's previous release - The Quarry Story The game is based around the true story of infamous seri...

16Nov

By Tony CNo Comments

Gaming

PS Plus Nov Game Catalogue

The PS Plus Nov Game Catalogue games are available to play now for PS+ subscribers at the Extra & Premium tiers. Here's all the info on the games available: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Special Edition) - PS5/PS4 Genre: RPG | Longevity: 125hrs + | Trophies: 76 (incl Platinum) Metacritic: 81 | OpenCritic: 81 | Release: 27th Oct 2016 Explore a vast open-world, form alliances and defeat a fierce enemy set to destroy the world. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features like remastered art and effects, volumetric god rays, dynamic depth of field, screen-space reflections, and more. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege - PS5/PS4 Genre: Shooter | Longevity: 70hrs + | Trophies: 49 (incl Platinum) Metacritic: 73 | OpenCritic: 76 | Re...

1Nov

By Tony CNo Comments

Gaming, News & Updates

PS Plus November – Monthly Games

The PS Plus November monthly games are available to play now for all PS+ subscribers. Remember, even if you do not plan on playing these games now, make sure to add them to your library so you can access them at any time in the future. Nioh 2 – PS5/PS4 Genre: Action RPG | Longevity: 70hrs + | Trophies: 95 (incl Platinum) Metacritic: 85 | OpenCritic: 85 | Release: 13th March 2020 Master the lethal arts of the samurai as a mysterious half-human, half-supernatural Yokai warrior, in this challenging single player action RPG sequel. Take down a host of deadly new Yokai, seasoned samurai warriors and gargantuan boss monsters in Team Ninja’s stylized vision of Japan’s early Sengoku period. Unsheathe your deadly weapons and cut down all enemies in your path using a revamped combat sy...

30Sep

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

Gaming, PlayStation Reviews

The Gallery – PS4 Review

The Gallery is the latest FMV game from the mind of Paul Raschid. (The Complex and Five Dates) Published by Cloudhead Games and Aviary Studios. Available on PC (Steam), Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and mobile (IOS, Android) The Same Story Twice I was really eager to get hold of The Gallery. This style of game has always interested me and, having played both The Complex and Five Dates I had to test it out for myself. Gameplay Two specific periods of Britain's history are depicted in the story, centered around a portraiture art curator. Due to the social division felt throughout the country and the challenges associated with each period, Argyle Manor's business struggles in both timelines. 1981 is the year of the UK riots, and we play the female protagonist. In 2021 we follow...

22Sep

By Rowen CameronNo Comments

Gaming, PC Reviews

Batora: Lost Haven – PC Press Preview

Team 17 and Stormind Games team up for a quest of interplanetary proportions releasing on October 20th. Batora: Lost Haven is an isometric action RPG that combines fast-paced, skill-swapping combat with a choice-driven story spanning a vast cosmos. After a cataclysmic event, Earth was driven to the brink of complete destruction. The remaining inhabitants are forced to carve out a way to survive as best they can. You play as Avril, a thrill-seeking teenager with a troubled past, chosen to be the vessel of the deities Sun and Moon and wielder of their supernatural powers. With these new abilities and the support of best friend Mila, Avril must journey across alien planets to save her home. Duality Shaping Destiny Isometric action RPGs are a sizeable (and ever-growing) section of my gaming ...

Indie Arena Booth Hybrid 2022: The Best of What’s Next

7Sep

By Rowen CameronNo Comments

Features, Gaming, PC Reviews

Indie Arena Booth Hybrid 2022: The Best of What’s Next

For the first time since pre-pandemic, Gamescom celebrated a bold return to physical form in 2022. Hosted in Cologne, Germany, from August 24th - 28th, the event showcased over 1000 exhibitors worldwide to hundreds of thousands of eager visitors. Unable to physically attend? They had you covered. Gamescom also showcased a hefty virtual program of livestreams, gameplay trailers and panels for gamers to sink their teeth into. But of course, it wouldn’t be complete without the return of one of its popular features. With a 1500 SQM space and the ‘Indie Arena Brawl of Love’ theme, Indie Arena Booth Hybrid hosted over 130 indie developers with playable demos and interactive experiences. Some debuted their demos exclusively at Gamescom. Heavyweight publishers such as Daedalic Entertainment, Ra...

5May

By DanNo Comments

Gaming

No Place Like Home Review

No Place Like Home is a single-player 3rd person PC indie title from devs Chicken Launcher and published by Realms Distribution. With Earth trashed (literally) and humanity moved onto Mars, it is down to you to begin the clean-up operation. No Place Like Home - Tranquil Farming Fun I really wasn't sure what to expect with this survival sim title in all honesty, let's crack on! Be sure to check out my previous Thumb Culture reviews here! Gameplay In a nutshell, No Place Like Home is all about exploration, crafting, cleaning up and tending to the land around you. Playing as Ellen, you have inherited a farm, or what is left of it, from your grandfather. With piles of trash and muck-like stone columns all around you, you must use your trusty drill and vacuum to demolish and suck up...