July 28, 2021

28Jul

By Alfie B-Smith1 Comment

Chernobylite Review

Chernobylite is a single-player, science fiction survival video game developed by The Farm 51 and published by All In! Games. The game is out now on PC for £23.99 and is coming to PlayStation 4 & Xbox in September 2021 and next-gen consoles are yet to be announced. AN ALTERNATIVE LOOK AT THE CHERNOBYL DISASTER! I have always been fascinated by the Chernobyl disaster and horror games. Discovering Chernobylite I was instantly drawn into the way The Farm 51 took this and made it a truly unique storyline and allowing players to visit Chernobyl in the comfort of their own homes. Follow me, as we embark on a grueling story of discovering what happened to Igor's Fiancée. Gameplay Chernobylite takes a lot of inspiration from the classic post-apocalyptic game setting, but they make ...

28Jul

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Features, Retrogaming Corner

20 Years of Final Fantasy X

Final Fantasy X was developed by Square Enix and released in July 2001 for the Playstation 2. Later released as a remaster for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita in 2013, for PlayStation 4 in 2015, PC in 2016, and for the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One in 2019. Let's take a look at what made Final Fantasy X, not just a fan favorite in the series but a fan for RPG fans worldwide. Join us as we celebrate 20 Years of Final Fantasy X. As usual, if you enjoy this little trip down memory lane then why not check out my previous article here. You can also check out what the rest of the Thumb Culture team are up to on social media. 20 Years of Final Fantasy X - This Is Our Story. It's the old saying "Where does the time go" and it hits hard here as we can't believe that Final Fantasy X is 20 ye...

28Jul

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

News & Updates

Playstation Plus August 2021 Announced

It's that time of the month where Sony announce the Playstation Plus lineup for August. It also signals the last chance to download the July lineup. Monday 2nd August will see the following games leave the Playstation Plus lineup. Make sure you have added them to your library even if you don't plan to play them yet. Call Of Duty: Black Ops 4 WWE 2K Battlegrounds A Plague Tale Innocence Virtual Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown Hunter's Arena Legends (PS4/PS5) Announced during the recent State of Play. It is developed by Mantisco, This 30 player PVE & PVP combat-based battle royale is set in an ancient age. Prove that you are the deadliest hunter in one of three different game modes. Solo, Tag-Match and Trio. Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville (PS4) EA ...

Gardevoir now available in Pokémon UNITE

28Jul

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

News & Updates

Gardevoir now available in Pokémon UNITE

It was just announced that Gardevoir will be available in Pokemon UNITE. The popular Nintendo Switch and the mobile game was released this month and has already been a well-received game. This is the first new character that has been added and it's the Psychic and Fairy type Pokemon that gets the honours. To think the Pokemon franchise has now been around for over 25 years is just mind-blowing. From not just video games but spanning a whole range of merchandise, movies, toys, tv shows, and the biggest phenomenon of them all. The card trading game. As well is that if players have been logging in since launch then those players will also unlock the Cinderace Unite Licence today for free (which is the reward for logging in for an 8th unique day in the 14-Day Welcome Gifts campaign) ...

Glitchpunk Early Access To Launch August 11th 2021

28Jul

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

News & Updates

Glitchpunk Early Access To Launch August 11th 2021

Glitchpunk, the GTA-2 inspired will soon launch on the Steam Early Access platform. Glitchpunk will launch on to the Early Access programme on August 11th 2021. Players can expect a whole boatload of fun with this game. Glitchpunk Early Access will launch with access to the first playable city, Baltia. The next city to be playable is Outpost Texas which will launch in three to four weeks time. In addition to these two cities, there will also be another two cities added to Glitchpunk during its road down the highway of Early Access. These two cities are Neo Tokyo and Moscow. Each city will have its own characters, gangs and more, whilst sticking to the protagonist's gripping story. There will be an early access road map launching shortly after the game hits Early Access, so keep your ...

Contra Returns Is Now Available On iOS And Android

28Jul

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

News & Updates

Contra Returns Is Now Available On iOS And Android

The classic franchise, Contra, has returned. Contra Returns is now available globally on iOS and Android. The game is a free to play reimagination of the arcade classic. It features more than 200 levels for players to combat through. Each level is based on the popular Contra series and brings in enhanced HD upgrades as well as new features. There is also newly designed weapons and "legion systems" which will create a new Contra experience for players. Trade-in those traditional arcade sticks and on your virtual touchscreen sticks while leading the heroes from the Contra army to fight for Earth. Take on the alien resistance in the classic platform shoot-'en-up which also includes a variety of new modes which include: One-life Mode: The classic gameplay experience where players test ...

28Jul

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

News & Updates

Apex Legends Emergence Gameplay Trailer

Apex Legends is getting a huge update next week with the launch of Emergence. Launching on the 3rd August Emergence will change the face of Apex Legends introducing a new game-changing Legend, New Weapons, New Arenas and Ranked Arenas. This will certainly shake up the community and force players to learn new ways to adapt their gameplay. In a new Press Release Respawn Entertainment gave a rundown on what to expect New Legend Seer: Seer is a mysterious outcast that offers a new way of seeing enemies. Seer’s abilities are a sight to behold as he uses sensors and drones to hunt with surgical precision. New Weapon Rampage LMG: ‘Ring the party’ with Rampart's newest invention, the Rampage LMG, which packs a powerful punch, and with a charge from Thermite Grenades, can ...

Nine More Languages for Police Simulator: Patrol Officers

28Jul

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

News & Updates

Nine More Languages for Police Simulator: Patrol Officers

Since being released on 17th June 2021 Police Simulator: Patrol Officers Aesir Interactive and Astragon Entertainment. The feedback from the player community has been positive. The biggest request is to have more languages. A wish, that the developer team is more than happy to grant with today’s new update! Nine more languages for Police Simulator: Patrol Officers. While the voice-overs will remain in English to suit the game’s US-American setting. Virtual cops can now also go on patrol in French, Italian, Spanish. Also added are Turkish, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Korean and Japanese with localized UIs and subtitles! The game is still in early access on Steam. Will be regularly expanded with updates to add new gameplay features, new tasks, and districts. The last backgr...

Crysis Remastered Trilogy Coming to Consoles in Autumn 2021

28Jul

By Renee-Francisca LopezNo Comments

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Crysis Remastered Trilogy Coming to Consoles in Autumn 2021

Koch Media and developer Crytek recently announced the return of the classic FPS series Crysis. Crysis Remastered Trilogy will be available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in Autumn 2021. A retail version of Crysis Remastered will also be coming to the Nintendo Switch around the same time. Crysis Remastered Trilogy will include the single-player campaigns for Crysis, Crysis 2, and Crysis 3. In Crysis, players will take on a hostile alien swarm as Nomad, a super-soldier with powerful abilities granted by an advanced Nanosuit. Nomad will have access to a variety of weapons and will use special tactics and gear to defeat the alien horde. In Crysis 2, invading aliens lay siege to New York. With the threat of extinction looming over humanity, players must fight back. With an upgraded Nan...

A Total War Saga: Troy Mythos Expansion comes September 2nd 2021

28Jul

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

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A Total War Saga: Troy Mythos Expansion comes September 2nd 2021

Creative Assembly and Sega just announced the new expansion A Total War Saga: Troy Mythos Expansion comes September 2nd, 2021. The battle for Troy cannot be done by one man alone. Off in the distant realms, there are whispers of three behemoths from ancient times. A winged calamity reigning terror. A serpent with many heads and a beast prowling the abyss. It's down to you to find them, harness the behemoths and turn the tide of the war. As well as this new expansion, owners of Troy will be pleased to know there will be a free update containing a brand new game mode. This will dramatically change the gameplay experience in the new Historical mode. This will offer a fresh take on gameplay that will overhaul TROY's current features. Players will be able to experience the Aegean conf...