Dan, Author at Thumb Culture

15Apr

By DanNo Comments

Overwatch New Hero And Mode Now Live

Overwatch fans around will be very happy with latest update to come to the massively popular game. Blizzard has announced that the new Overwatch hero and mode are now live. First of all, let us introduce you to the new Hero Echo. Echo is a multirole evolutionary robot Damage Hero available across all major platforms. Now we have seen Echo, let's take a look at her abilities: Tri-Shot (Primary) - Echo fires 3 shots at once in a triangle pattern Sticky Bombs (Secondary) - Echo fires sticky bombs that detonate after a slight delay Flight (Shift) - Echo surges forward quickly, then can fly freely Focusing Beam (E) - Echo channels a beam for a few seconds, dealing very high damage to targets with less than half health. Glide (Passive) - Echo has the ability to glide w...

First Look At The Playstation 5 DualSense Controller

8Apr

By DanNo Comments

News & Updates

First Look At The Playstation 5 DualSense Controller

Sony has released pictures giving us a first look at the Playstation 5 DualSense Controller. However, I don't think it has had the impact they were hoping for. Let's dive in for a closer look! When looking at the DualSense, two things immediately jump out at me. Firstly, the controller is a dual colour design. Usually, we see a one colour sleek controller and to be honest, it looks like the controller is wearing a cami. Secondly is the design, I personally feel that front on it looks like a next-gen Xbox controller. From the side, the controller does look a lot more reminiscent of a classic DualShock controller. You can see that the controller has more depth to it as from the front it looks quite flat. This is definitely a better view of the DualSense, which makes me think that it...

Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection Review – Zero or Hero

8Apr

By DanNo Comments

Retrogaming Corner, Switch Reviews

Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection Review – Zero or Hero

Last month Capcom released Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection. This epic collection consists of 6 titles, 3 Zero titles and 3 ZX titles. I have been a Mega Man fan since my introduction to it on the NES. I remember returning to it over and over again. Despite knowing exactly what this re-release entails, I was hyped to get playing. This review is for the Nintendo Switch edition of the collection, however, it is available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. Gameplay For those who are new to this franchise, let me introduce you to Mega Man (Originally known as Rockman). He was created as a part of an experiment converting a human into a fighting robot. Many people will recognise Mega Man in his original form, from the series. However, he has taken on many different looks throughout the titl...

6Apr

By DanNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Razer Kraken X Review

Budget headsets aren’t supposed to be this good. Seriously, The Kraken X is a whole new level. I’ve never known such great quality from such a meager priced headset. You’d expect a headset in this price bracket to come with some huge and numerous concessions that hamper the quality - but simply put, it doesn’t. In fact, it comes with very few. Razer has turned one such concession on its head and used it to its own advantage. The build is pretty much entirely made from plastic. Wait, what? I hear you cry! This leaves the Kraken X weighing in at a featherweight 250g and it’s one of the lightest headsets I’ve ever used. ‘ULTRA-LIGHT COMFORT’ claims Razer on their website, and for once, the marketing blurb is spot on. After a prolonged (and mainly fruitless) session of Battle Royal mo...

Fishing Barents Sea Review – Going Overboard

6Mar

By DanNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Fishing Barents Sea Review – Going Overboard

Get your waterproofs and rods at the ready as we sail the rocky seas in Fishing: Barents Sea Complete Edition. Developed by Misc Games and published by Astragon, Fishing: Barents Sea Complete Edition is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox and Playstation 4. Released on the 10th December 2019, this edition of the game comes with extras to lure you in. Today I am diving into the Switch port of the game, keep reading to find out how rocky these seas actually were. Gameplay So what makes Fishing: Barents Sea Complete Edition different from some of the other fishing games? This fishing simulator is a commercial take. So not only do you have to catch the fish, there is a whole other side where you need to maximize your income to assist with progression within the in-game career. You sta...

Borderlands Film Adaptation To Be Directed By Eli Roth

21Feb

By DanNo Comments

News & Updates

Borderlands Film Adaptation To Be Directed By Eli Roth

There has been a lot of focus on film adaptations of video games lately, so it is to no surprise that we had another announcement in this area. That's right, it broke over Twitter that Eli Roth will be directing the new Borderlands film which has apparently been in the works since 2015. He will be joined by the writer from Chernobyl writer Craig Mazin along with Avi and Ari from Arad productions. The scope of this adaptation is immense, especially if we look at all of the people involved and the titles they have worked on previously. Roth has spoken with various media outlets and said the following: I look forward to bringing my own energy, ideas, and vision to the wild, fun, and endlessly creative world of the game It is definitely an exciting time for not only Borderlands fan...

20Feb

By DanNo Comments

News & Updates

Confirmed – MotoGP20 Returns This April

Milestone and Dorna Sports S.L announced today that the latest chapter of the MotoGP franchise MotoGP20, Will be released on the 23rd of April 2020. It will be available across all platforms including Google Stadia. This will be the first time in the history of the MotoGP games that their title will be released a few weeks after the official MotoGP Championship kick-off. The development teams have been extremely hard at work to bring you this new chapter and judging from the paper it will not disappoint. For loves of the game and the sport, MotoGP20 will have the traditional gameplay we all know and love, but packed with more strategic and realistic approaches to the races. In the hopes of creating the ultimate MotoGP experience. The Strategy MotoGP20 players will have the ability...

Skateboarding Sim Game Session Gets An Epic Update

20Feb

By DanNo Comments

News & Updates

Skateboarding Sim Game Session Gets An Epic Update

Yesterday creā-ture Studios officially announced the release of a substantial update for the skateboarding simulation game Session (PC only). The studio also announced that it would be partnering with indie developer iLLOGIKA to co-develop the Xbox port of the title. We have been advised that they are looking to launch via Xbox Game Preview this spring. The Epic Update So what does this update bring? creā-ture advised that it will bring improved physics, more fluidity within the game and a better response from characters. All of this together brings a truer to life gameplay than ever before. Play games of S.K.A.T.E remotely against other players online A new trick-and-control system that makes it easier than ever to pick up and play Slides and grinds are now smoother and p...

The Second Wave of TUBBZ – What the DUCK!

20Feb

By Dan1 Comment

News & Updates

The Second Wave of TUBBZ – What the DUCK!

For those who have been living under a rock and are wondering what Tubbz are let me fill you in quickly. Tubbz is a different take on the standard rubber ducky. Created by Numskull Designs they are a collection of rubber ducks in outfits that we all recognise. Ranging from gaming to pop culture there is a Tubbz duck for everyone. The announcement of the new line up brings some more familiar faces to the rubber duck generation from Sonic to Resident Evil. This latest drop has some great designs you will not want to miss out on. The new line-up includes: Sonic the Hedgehog - Sonic, Dr. Eggman Street Fighter - Guile, E. Honda DOOM - DOOM Slayer, Imp, Marauder, Hell Knight The Last of Us - Ellie, Joel, Tess, The Clicker Resident Evil - Leon S. Kennedy, Jill Valentine, Claire Redf...

Resident Evil Resistance – Two New Masterminds and Maps Revealed

19Feb

By DanNo Comments

News & Updates

Resident Evil Resistance – Two New Masterminds and Maps Revealed

Early last week Capcom announced a new update for Resident Evil Resistance. For those who haven’t had sight of this yet, It is an asymmetrical survivor horror experience. Resident Evil Resistance will come as a part of a bundle with the soon to be released Resident Evil 3 (April 2020) New Masterminds First Up, we have Alex Wesker, fans will recognise her from Resident Evil Revelations 2. Alex makes a perfect mastermind as she enjoys putting her subjects through psychological horrors and crazy experiments. Her playstyle puts an emphasis on traps and can call upon a vicious carnivorous plant called Yateveo. Next up is Ozwell E. Spencer. Ozwell has been letting others do his dirty work through the Resident Evil series. He is the fourth mastermind of the title and takes a more hands-o...