Day: 14 June 2021

Spellcaster University Review
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Spellcaster University Review

Developed by Toulouse based Sneaky Yak Studios we have Spellcaster University. Originally released in early access in 2019, it was extremely successful and has a great community surrounding it. Starting as a Kickstarter which was extremely successful, it will soon be available across both PC and MacOS. The Harry Potter Special Edition version of Sim Tower Having absolutely love Sim Tower back in the day and not really played anything like it since. I was eager to get Spellcaster University installed. I used to spend hours offline getting lost in the world of Sim Tower. Can the same be said for Spellcaster University? Keep reading to find out more! Gameplay In Spellcaster University you are the CEO of Magical Education, everything from budget to build is under your control. If that wasn...
E3 2021 – Microsoft/Bethesda Coverage
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E3 2021 – Microsoft/Bethesda Coverage

Welcome to Thumb Culture's coverage of the Microsoft/Bethesda E3 conference. We're very happy to be bringing you our thoughts for this year. You can catch up with me and the rest of the team over on Twitter. Where we will have more E3 coverage for you to feast your eyes on. Starfield Kicking off Microsoft/Bethesda at E3 this year we have none other than Todd Howard and a new IP, Starfield. An in-game teaser was shown for this new IP Microsoft/Bethesda has been working on, looking very much like a deep space exploration game. We really didn't get to see a lot sadly. We do have a release date of 11/11/22 though! Sarah Bond has taken the stage, talking more about Starfield Which Sarah has just mentioned will be an exclusive title. A mention of the new Microsoft/Bethesda partnership, dis...
Ubisoft Forward E3 – Top 5 Announcements
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Ubisoft Forward E3 – Top 5 Announcements

Ubisoft teased us earlier in the week and we have been expecting to see updates on upcoming releases, as well as new forthcoming updates. High anticipation over Far Cry 6, Rainbow Six Extraction, and Riders Republic, and updates to Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Watch Dogs: Legion, For Honor and The Crew 2. E3 is well underway this year and a lot has already been announced. Let us know in the comments what you are excited about! There was a lot to get through in the 1-hour show, so here is the top 5 notable announcements from this years, Ubisoft Forward E3 2021. RAINBOW 6 EXTRACTION Rainbow 6 is a fan favourite from Ubisoft, and we got a new look at the upcoming Rainbow 6 Extraction, a new take on Rainbow Six Siege's Outbreak mode. Initially, Rainbow 6 Extraction was going to be...
Guerrilla Collective Day 2 Highlights
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Guerrilla Collective Day 2 Highlights

June 12th saw the return of the Guerrilla Collective showcase for a second year. This show aims to shine a light on projects from indie developers that may not get as much attention as their AAA counterparts. Just over 40 game were shown during the event with even more shown off on Day 1. I've picked out my 10 favourites from Day 2 to quickly speak about below and included their trailer. Make sure to check out the Guerrilla Collective site for links to all the games shown during their 2 shows. Guerrilla Collective Day 2 Highlights Arietta of Spirits Developer: Third Spirit Games Publisher: Third Spirit Games Platforms: PC (Steam), Switch, Playstation, Xbox A classic-looking top-down action RPG complete with a character-driven story and fast-action combat. Play as Arietta as a f...