December 2021 - Page 5 of 5

6Dec

By Mike DifferNo Comments

Dolmen Preview

Dolmen is a horror action RPG set in the far future in a distant part of the galaxy. Previously having made Tap Hitz on mobile, this is the first major release for Brazilian developer Massive Work Studio. Massive Work made the game in partnership with publisher Prime Matter. And was made possible after a successful Kickstarter campaign. The titular Dolmen is a mysterious mineral whose discovery led to being able to cross into parallel universes. As you may expect this doesn't go well and various monsters and creatures enter our universe. You play as the unnamed protagonist tasked to find out what happened on Revion Prime and recover the mineral. I was able to play this preview version with a full release on PC during 2022 and later planned to be released on PS4 & Xbox One. Slay the...

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise DLC Review

6Dec

By JasonNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise DLC Review

While Animal Crossing became one of the most sought-after games during the dreaded lockdown. By now most people have got as far as they can on their islands. Although there has been a massive free update that has added a lot of longevity to the game. The desire for more content is always there! Enter the Happy Home Paradise DLC. Happy Home Paradise Meets Grand Designs The new Happy Home Paradise DLC can either be bought separately or is included for free if you take out/upgrade to the new Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. Let's see what the one and only paid for DLC adds to what we have already! Remember to like, share and follow us for more awesome reviews! Gameplay Happy Home Paradise is activated via the airport where you meet Tom Nook who introduces us to Lottie...

6Dec

By Ben Williams1 Comment

Switch Reviews

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond Review

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, from developers ILCA for Nintendo, was released in November as the latest Pokémon remake. The original game has always had mixed responses from fans. The pixel art was a thing of beauty, but the Gen4 dex was underwhelming. Still, there was plenty of excitement at another Pokémon getting remade to modern standards for the Nintendo Switch. Remakes of classic games are a tricky thing – do you just update the graphics, or do you also make some little improvements to the general gameplay and story? We saw with Lets Go! Pikachu/Eevee that the update in graphics was wonderful. Seeing wild Pokémon walking around instead of random spawns was an upgrade I never knew I needed. The mechanics like throwing a ball to catch a Pokémon though became quite tedious and the old-s...

6Dec

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Razer Orochi V2 Review

We all know who Razer are and what they do. They are easily one of the most popular brands when it comes to gaming peripherals. However, with such a large collection of products, it can get confusing as to which one you should jump for. So if you are on the market for a mouse, then look no further we have you covered at Thumb Culture. Today we are taking a look at the Razer Orochi V2. Get Your Game On With This Light Weight Wireless Mouse From Razer We have featured many Razer peripherals on the Thumb Culture website. However, if you are looking to compare this with another mouse, Then make sure you check out our review on the Razer Basilisk V2. In the meantime make sure you keep scrolling to find out how more about the Razer Orochi V2. Design As with most Razer products are you pretty...

4Dec

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Sparkpad Review

Let us introduce you to the latest and greatest bit of tech that as a content creator or streamer you most definitely need. We are indeed talking about the Sparkpad, the reconfigurable surface. Starting off as an idea in October 2020, James and Paddy have now brought their product to life. Making Content Creation And Streaming Easier And Stylish! Are you on the lookout for your next desk gadget? Or do you need tech to assist with shortcuts/macros? Then keep reading to find out just how well the Sparkpad Performs. Design Where to start on this one, this is a whole new take on the stream/content creators deck. Out with sleek and overly polished and in with the tech junkie borderline retro design. I first looked at the Sparkpad and instantly thought, I have no idea what it does yet but I ...

Hexgaming PS5 Ultimate Controller Review

4Dec

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Hexgaming PS5 Ultimate Controller Review

We have teamed up with the guys over at Hexgaming to bring you a review on one of their latest additions to the range. The Hexgaming PS5 Ultimate Controller. With a wealth of experience in the controller arena, we are extremely excited to get some hands-on (literally) time with this bit of kit. Take your gaming to the next level with a custom controller! Custom controllers in the past were always used by those wanting to stick auto punch on during a beat 'em up. This meant that they were sometimes looked down upon. However, controllers now have been modded in various ways. Some to make games more accessible due to disabilities and others to make take complex games and enable them to be played with precision. Keep reading to find out more about Hexgaming Ultimate Controller. Design When...

3Dec

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Chorus Review

Chorus is a new third-person open-world space shooter from the team at Fishlabs and published by Deep Silver. Available on Playstation and Xbox consoles as well as PC and Stadia. This review is for the Playstation 5 version of the game. Chorus – "I'm giving it all she's got, captain" Humans decided to explore the galaxy and discovered an Alien race simply referred to as "The Faceless". It was through this Alien race that a group known as Circle quickly rose into power. Led by Great Prophet who is hell-bent on taking control of the universe. Alongside the Prophet is the circle's top pilot a lady called Nara. Until now Nara has been a loyal servant of Circle, that is until Nara is ordered to wipe out an entire planet and its occupants. Seeing the devastation she has caused Nara flees ...

KOA: Re-Reckoning, Fatesworn, Releases On December 14th

3Dec

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

News & Updates

KOA: Re-Reckoning, Fatesworn, Releases On December 14th

KOA: Re-Reckoning, Fatesworn, Releases On December 14th. The long-awaited expansion DLC for Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning finally gets a release date. It's Finally Here Almost 10 years ago, a legendary RPG was born: Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. This year on December 14th, the journey of the Fateless One continues. After the Crystal War has been fought and Gadlow has been defeated, the people of Amalur were hoping for peace to return to their lands. Although peace has indeed come to Amalur, rumors of a new threat are starting to spread, rising in the far west, the icy lands of Mithros. Chaos Returns None other than Telogrus, the God of Chaos himself has awoken and is gathering followers to throw the whole world into chaos. Coming in the expansion Fatesworn will be a brand ne...

Jurassic World Evolution 2: Early Cretaceous Pack

2Dec

By Matt ParkerNo Comments

News & Updates

Jurassic World Evolution 2: Early Cretaceous Pack

Park Life We all know that life finds a way. That’s just a fact. Did you know that post-release content also finds a way? The people over at Frontier Games do. As a result, there’s some DLC for Jurassic World Evolution 2 called the ‘Early Cretaceous Pack’. I assume it’s because the 4 dinos that are included were knocking around during the cretaceous period. Straight from the press release - the 4 dinosaurs on offer are; Kronosaurus is named after the King of the Titans, Kronos, as it is one of the largest ever pliosaurs, a carnivorous species of marine reptiles with powerful, paddle-like flippers to help it capture its prey. Dsungaripterus is a small and stout pterosaur, easily identified by its distinctive head crest and its long, upcurved jaw. Minmi is a small, tank...

Playing Doom…30 Years Later – A Retrospective Review

1Dec

By Hunter MooneyNo Comments

Features, Retrogaming Corner

Playing Doom…30 Years Later – A Retrospective Review

Almost 30 years ago, id Software released what is still considered one of the most defining and important games in video game history. I am of course talking about Doom. Doom is an FPS action game developed and published by id Software and was released on December 10th, 1993. The game was originally published with only the first nine levels on MS-DOS but due to its success, the full game was later ported to Windows 95, the Sega 32X, Atari Jaguar, Super Nintendo, and then pretty much every well-known game console you can name. Not to mention ATMs, barcode scanners, and...pregnancy tests. If you played video games in the early '90s and you had a computer, you most definitely played Doom. This game defined a generation and set the standard for FPS shooters. It was one of the most talked...