December 2021 - Page 4 of 5

10Dec

By Paul WrightNo Comments

Alwa’s Legacy Review

Alwa's Legacy is Elden Pixel's 2020 follow-up to Alwa's Awakening. It's a modern retro adventure game, bringing elements of 16-bit era titles to a new generation of players. Now having made its way onto Playstation, I've been given the opportunity to check it out. Alwa's Legacy - A Hefty Hit of Nostalgia Vibes I feel like this game has made me realise how spoiled we are in the modern generation of games in terms of instructions and tutorials. Do you prefer a game to drop you in and let you figure things out for yourself? Or do you like to have a bit of guidance? I'm probably most happy with a middle ground approach where there's some direction, but not a map full of icons and objectives. Let me know what you think in the comments. Gameplay The game opens with a short interactiv...

10Dec

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Xbox Reviews

Rune Factory 4 Special Review

Developed by Marvelous Inc and published by Marvelous Inc and XSEED Games. Rune Factory 4 Special is a slightly updated version of Rune Factory 4 that was released on the Nintendo 3DS in July 2012. Rune Factory 4 Special was released on the 7th of December 2021. It was released on the Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox One Series S/X, and PC. Rune Factory 4 Special - The Old One's Are The Best When I saw that this absolutely brilliant JRPG was getting a console release and it was adding some new content. I just had to have it. There are many games that have fallen under the same category. Animal Crossing, Harvest Moon, and Stardew Valley just to name a few but I always had a fondness for the Rune Factory series. So if you enjoy this review then why not check out my prev...

YU-GI-OH Rush Duel: Dawn Of The Battle Royale Is Out Now In The West

7Dec

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

News & Updates

YU-GI-OH Rush Duel: Dawn Of The Battle Royale Is Out Now In The West

YU-GI-OH Rush Duel: Dawn Of The Battle Royale Is Out Now In The West. Konami has announced that its hit game will be available for all western audiences. Battle Royale Mode Activated Already a bestseller in Japan Yu-Gi-Oh RUSH DUEL: Dawn of the Battle Royale is a collectible card game based on Rush Duel – a game that offers an alternate ruleset to that used in the traditional Yu-Gi-Oh Trading Card Game. In Rush Duel, the game can change in an instant. Not only can Duelists summon powerful Yu-Gi-Oh monsters to their heart’s content, but they can also do it again the next turn, filling their hands to the max no matter how many cards they played before. Everything can change at any moment. One minute it looks like it can be game over and then bang. Drawing the right hand can rush ...

Expeditions: Rome Due For Release In January 2022

7Dec

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

News & Updates

Expeditions: Rome Due For Release In January 2022

Expeditions: Rome Due For Release In January 2022. Rome wasn't built in a day but it will be ready in January 2022. Are You Not Entertained? In January 2022 the fate of the empire lies in your hands. You will become Legatus of a Roman legion and lead your troops through Greece, Egypt, and Gaul. You'll gain influence and power and your word will carry weight in the political affairs of Rome. Everything you do will impact the lives of your fellow companions. As well as your soldiers and even the destiny of the whole nation. so no pressure. This Classic RPG from the creators of the critically acclaimed Expeditions: Vikings will take you on a 40+ hour campaign across Europe and northern Africa. You'll have to fight intense turn-based battles, level up you're alter ego as well as yo...

7Dec

By Paul Wright2 Comments

Features

Our Most Anticipated 2022 Games

2021 has been a great year for video games. We've had It Takes Two, Forza Horizon 5 and Chicory: A Colorful Tale just to name a few. The year has however seen a huge number of delays announced. The majority of those are pushing release dates out of this year and into 2022. The first quarter of next year is absolutely fit to burst with big releases. So much so that I'd expect at least a couple to 'blink' and push back further into the year. With so many great-looking projects listed for the next 12 months, we thought we'd share our most anticipated 2022 games with you. Games We Are Most Excited For In 2022 What's on your various platform wishlists for next year? Let us know in the comments below or check out the links to our social media platforms at the bottom of this post and get in tou...

6Dec

By JasonNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Beyond Blue Review

Beyond Blue by developers E-Line Media allows you to explore the oceans through the eyes of your playable character Mirai. Set in the near future with some interesting tech toys to play with, this is certainly a game with a big message behind it. Available on PC, Xbox, Playstation, and Nintendo Switch, I was lucky to play through the Switch version which is the latest platform for it to be released on. Learn About The Oceans With Beyond Blue Time to don my diving gear and take to the crystal clear ocean, wish me luck! Remember to follow Thumb Culture for all things gaming and tech! Gameplay Beyond Blue is far from an arcade game and lies more in the simulation genre. The teams behind it were previously involved in games such as the Bafta-winning Never Alone, which I absolutely l...

6Dec

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

PC Reviews, Previews & Early Access

Core Keeper Preview

Core Keeper is a 1-8 player co-op sandbox adventure with mining, crafting, building, fighting, and farming elements. It is in development by Pugstorm (Radical Rabbit Stew) with publishing by Sold Out (Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries, Disjunction, KeyWe). It is now available for "Open Alpha" via requesting access from the Steam store page. Currently Pugstorm is planning for an early 2022 release but as always that is subject to change. Explore The Depths of Core Keeper Pixel graphics games like Core Keeper seem to be becoming a genre of their own. Originally it felt like they were trying to have a nostalgic theme to them. But as they've become more and more common, I can't say that this is still the case. To be honest I can't remember specifically when they slid into the mainstream. If you...

6Dec

By Si WoodhamsNo Comments

Xbox Reviews

Klang 2 Review

Klang 2 is a indie game developed solo by Tom-Ivar Arntzen, also known as Tinimations and published by Ratalaika Games. It follows on from 2016 release of Klang, which received generally positive reviews and award nominations. For those that didn't play the original, Klang 2 is a psychedelic rhythm-action game with a pulsation Electronic Dance Music (EDM) soundtrack to power you through the combat. Klang 2 - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick (Blade?) Gameplay The gist of the gameplay is to aim your magical tune-blade and strike the visual enemy in accordance with their shape, either Strike, Dash or Hold, to achieve a euphoric state of trance! Strikes are the most common and allow you to fast attack the enemy, Dash makes you dodge counterattacks, and Hold releases a lightning bolt that ...

6Dec

By Si WoodhamsNo Comments

News & Updates

Fortnite Chapter 3 Flips In

Fortnite Chapter 3 dropped over the weekend with a mass live event bringing to an end Chapter 2. A very quick summary of the live event goes as follows: The Cube Queen attempted to end the Last Reality, but thankfully The Foundation (aka The Rock) appeared and along with Jonesy helped to defeat both the Cube Queen, her minions, and UFOs by effectively flipping the Fortnite map 180 degrees. After a bit of server downtime, Chapter 3 was finally available to the public and taking full advantage of its migration to Unreal Engine 5. The move to Unreal Engine 5 has allowed Epic to not only up the visuals but also bring more mechanics into the game. Just Flip It As with all new Chapters and Seasons in Fortnite players are keen to see what changes have been made to the map. Chapter 3 do...

6Dec

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

News & Updates

GRID Legends Gets A Release Date

GRID Legends Gets A Release Date. The all-action racer gets its release on the 28th of February 2022. Let's take a look at what to expect from the next in the series. The Legends Are Here The latest addition will include a variety of game modes. Including a deeper Career with over 250 events, an epic story mode entitled ‘Driven to Glory’, the return of Drift and Elimination, and the introduction of Electric Boost racing. Drivers can immediately get behind the wheel of over 100 vehicles when the game launches. Race around the world from classic tracks to iconic city locations, and connect with friends and rivals in seconds with cross-platform multiplayer thanks to the hop-in feature. More Bang For Your Buck Not only does GRID Legends have cross-play across all platforms. It also ...