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Mushroom Wars 2 Coming On January 13th
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Mushroom Wars 2 Coming On January 13th

Mushroom Wars 2 is back with a vengeance in the New Year. The addictively fun RTS game is coming to Xbox and Playstation on January 13th, 2022. Get Your Fungi Fight On In Mushroom Wars 2 From developers Zillion Whales, Mushroom Wars 2 is a dynamic real-time strategy game as a follow up to the original Mushroom War for PS3.  Fans can look forward to returning to the frontlines with a revamped UI as well as crazy mushroom cap combat. It's had a visual overhaul for the current console generation and has intuitive controls to make your large armies easy to manage. As a sequel to the original game, Mushroom Wars 2 introduces reimagined single-player campaigns alongside hero characters. Additionally, the game introduces a range of cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes for up to four...
Car Mechanic Manager 2023 Officially Announced
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Car Mechanic Manager 2023 Officially Announced

News just in from Manager Games S.A. Economic repair game Car Mechanic Manager 2023 is coming to Steam for PC in, well, 2023. Car Mechanic Manager 2023 - What Will You Build? One that's sure to be a big hit with petrol heads and resource management game fans, Car Mechanic Manager 2023 lets you build and run your very own vehicle repair shop. The core of the game will be based on a comprehensive repair system. However, the devs are teasing a wide variety of cars and specialist equipment that will also feature.  The creators are aiming to combine the best features of tycoon games and managerial titles with this vehicle-based enterprise. Tomasz Sobiecki, CEO at Manager Games S.A. had this to say:   “Car Mechanic Manager 2023 is a unique mix of the best elements of manager...
The Last Hero Of Nostalgaia Launching In 2022
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The Last Hero Of Nostalgaia Launching In 2022

As part of the ID@Xbox Twitch showcase, developers Over The Moon and publishers Coatsink revealed that they're launching The Last Hero Of Nostalgaia in 2022. The Last Hero Of Nostalgaia - The Souls-Like You Didn't Ask For! Described as a satirical action/adventure Souls-like, The Last Hero Of Nostalgaia pays homage to Dark Souls with a dark but hilarious story. Players will be able to enjoy the 'hard but fair' combat that fans of the genre love so much.  Fighting your way through an incredibly rich but complex world, it's up to you to save the world of video games from collapse! Oh, and you're hideously pixelated and the game's narrator seems to loathe you. No problem. The game is due for release in 2022 on Xbox Series S|X, Xbox One and Steam. There will be an optimized version fo...
New Tchia Trailer Revealed At The VGAs 2021
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New Tchia Trailer Revealed At The VGAs 2021

Awaceb has revealed a new Tchia trailer at the Video Game Awards 2021. The game premiered at last year's Awards. With a launch date of Spring 2022 in mind, the team have revealed new soul-jumping mechanics to look forward to. Check Out The New Tchia Trailer Here A single-player, story-driven experience, Tchia takes place in the world of New Caledonia and is packed with adventures. The new Tchia trailer shows our heroine exploring the picturesque archipelago inspired by New Caledonia. The trailer also gives a first look into the game's exciting main mechanic; soul-jumping. Control With Your Soul Soul-jumping enables Tchia to take control of almost any object or animal she can find on the islands. This exciting new mechanic provides a range of perspectives and abilities for players t...
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Revealed At VGAs 2021
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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Revealed At VGAs 2021

A big surprise to many of us at this year's Video Game Awards was the reveal of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre! Developed by Gun Interactive and Sumo Nottingham, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is an authentic gaming experience based on the 1974 film. Horror Awaits In The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Ronnie Hobbs, Creative Director at Gun Interactive had this to say about the big reveal: "It's no secret that the original The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is probably my favorite horror film ever created. Having the chance to really dive into the world of this IP with the team from Gun and working with Sumo to bring this vision to life has been almost surreal. I can't wait for everyone to see more of what we're doing." The game is a third-person asymmetric multiplayer horror and will be available on P...
GTA Online: The Contract – Coming December 15th
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GTA Online: The Contract – Coming December 15th

An all-new storyline is coming to GTA Online on December 15th! Rockstar Games have announced some exciting new content this month with the return of a much-loved character. GTA Online: The Contract is a free update for all players. GTA Online: The Contract The Contract comes as a new storyline for GTA Online and features Franklin Clinton. A well-loved character from GTAV, join Franklin and his friends in setting up his 'fixer' agency. Your main objective? Only tracking down and landing the legendary Dr Dre as your first big-ticket client! It's not just the renowned Los Santos hustler Franklin players can connect with. Expert hacker Imani, Lamar Davis and Chop the dog are also on hand in this massive update. Which is a good thing, as hunting down a billionaire rap star's missing phone ...
Laser League: World Arena Now Available On Steam!
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Laser League: World Arena Now Available On Steam!

Laser League: World Arena, a free-to-play high-speed sports multiplayer game from 505 Games and publisher CE-Asia has just launched on Steam. Creative, futuristic and dynamic, you'll need your tactical skills on top form to become champions. Dominate With Your Squad In Laser League: World Arena Based on the original game Laser League from 2018, this newly rebranded Laser League: World Arena is set in the futuristic setting of 2150. Colourful bouts of dodging, high-speed chasing and colliding will determine who comes out on top in the blink of an eye in this simple but incredibly competitive game. Best of all, it's free to play! If squad battles are your thing then this game should push your buttons. Team up as 2-3 man squads and fight your opponents in the laser ramping arena. Usi...
Let’s Sing 2022 With Baga Chipz!
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Let’s Sing 2022 With Baga Chipz!

Here at Thumb Culture, we love it when gaming brings people together, either through virtual worlds or in real life. The recently released Let's Sing 2022, the first karaoke game available for the new console generation, is a great example of this! The latest addition to the critically acclaimed karaoke franchise is now available on Xbox Series S/X, One X, PlayStation 4 and 5 and the Nintendo Switch. To celebrate the launch of Let's Sing 2022, we decided to explore our love of karaoke within team TC and beyond, by chatting to the one and only Baga Chipz! But before we jump into that, I decided to test out the musical tastes of the Thumb Culture team by asking them to name their favourite karaoke tracks. The results were, let's just say, varied. Let's Sing: Thumb Culture Edition ...
After The Fall Now Available For Preorder
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After The Fall Now Available For Preorder

New co-op action VR FPS title After The Fall is now available to preorder. Scheduled for a multi-platform launch on December 9th, pre-orders are now available for the Meta Quest 2, PlayStation VR and on Steam. First Glimpse Of PvP Mode In After The Fall Venturing out into a dystopian Los Angeles is one thing, but finding it frozen over and riddled with mutants? That's definitely one for those who love a bit of VR action. After The Fall is all about 4-player co-op, but in addition to the news on preorders, developers Vertigo Games have released a new trailer showcasing its PvP mode. Check out the exclusive pre-order trailer below for a glimpse of the action alongside the upcoming co-op gameplay. The launch edition of the game will also give players automatic access to the Frontr...
Star Citizen: Free-to-Play Until December 1st
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Star Citizen: Free-to-Play Until December 1st

Awesome news for players of Star Citizen! During the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo, the game will be free-to-play. The IAE began on November 19th and will run until the 1st of December, during which time players can jump into Star Citizen for free. Celebrate The IAE In Style The Intergalactic Aerospace Expo will reveal six new ships to players. Alongside a variety of extra surprises, ships named so far are the Aegis Redeemer, Ares Ion and Ares Inferno. There are new manufacturers opening their show halls at the IAE every day of the event, so keep your eyes peeled for new ships to try out. Additionally, players can look forward to the reveal of the exclusive ship skins and in-game leather jackets awarded to the four finalists of Star Citizen’s recent Ship Showdown event. In addit...