Alex Crooks, Author at Thumb Culture

13Sep

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The Land of the Magnates – PC Review

Love, betrayal and sacrifice await players in The Land of the Magnate produced by indie.io and developed by Permanent Way Games. Inspired by Middle Eastern myths, The Land of the Magnates combines elements of classing adventure and rhythm games to tell the story of Malik. It is available on Steam for £16.75. If you're looking to grow your Steam library, check out our other PC reviews here! Settle in with your sitar for a love story Gameplay The Land of the Magnates starts by introducing you to Malik Shahbaz, the prince of the Land of the Sun. The kingdom has turned from one of joy and music to a place shrouded in darkness. Silence reigns after music was banned following the death of the Queen and now the King lays on his deathbed. Malik believes that the music of his mother's Sita...

11Sep

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Coromon: Rogue Planet Now Revealed!

After the success of Coromon, which launched to critical acclaim in 2022 and sold over 75,000 copies in its first month, TRAGsoft, alongside independent publishing platform indie.io, is ready to expand its beloved universe with an exciting new spin-off: Coromon: Rogue Planet. Announced during the Monster Taming Direct, this new instalment brings a fresh twist to the popular monster-taming formula. Offering an endlessly re-playable adventure that challenges players to tame monsters, battle powerful bosses, and uncover the secrets of a mysterious planet! Revisit the good old days with monkeys and dinosaurs. Adding another layer to a well-loved classic Coromon: Rogue Planet builds upon its rich legacy inheritance with strategic combat, engaging monster-taming mechanics, and immersive ...

10Sep

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PlayStation Reviews

112 Operator – PS5 Review

Following the success of 911 Operator, Jutsu Games has now released 112 Operator. Much like its similarly named counterpart, players are put into the emergency services hot seat whilst answering calls from cities around Europe. Recently released on the PlayStation Store, you can grab 112 Operator for £19.99. With new calls coming in and different scenarios to deal with, prepare to experience operator stress first hand. Literally everyone's life is in your hands... best get organised. Gameplay 112 Operator approaches gameplay in a very simple manner. Examine the map with the right thumb stick, change your cursor with triangle and answer calls with L2. Your first day on the job teaches you the basics to get you past the in-game probation period. Different events colour correspond wit...

8Sep

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Unholy Releasing Friday the 13th

Venture into the frightening and surreal world of Unholy which is releasing on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on Friday the 13th September. Experience a haunting journey across parallel worlds in Duality Games and Hook Games brand new psychological horror. Experience frightening horror on both sides of the parallel universe Infiltrate the nightmares of reality Unholy invites players to explore two parallel worlds: the grim, brutalist reality of a post-Soviet Eastern European town and the dark, grotesque world of Unholy, ruled by a merciless caste of priests. Players must navigate between these two realms to find clues, solving mind-bending puzzles and deciding whether to infiltrate the nightmarish reality with stealth, or to engage in full on brutal combat against the twisted denizens that r...

Overgrown Cleaner Reveal Trailer Released

5Sep

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Overgrown Cleaner Reveal Trailer Released

PlayWay S.A have teamed up with Pyramid Games to announce Overgrown Cleaner. A satisfying simulator where you will take the proper care of overgrown places. Cut, clean, mow, and chop through overgrown areas, without worrying about back pain! One of the biggest names in Simulation Game publishing is PlayWay S.A. Here at Thumb Culture we've covered many a simulation game from this publisher including the recently released Crime Scene Cleaner. Fire up the chainsaw and get to sawing Forgo the backache and start cutting down trees. Forgotten gardens are just the beginning in Overgrown Cleaner. With the experience you gain and the variety of tools at your disposal, you'll gain access to diverse and unique locations such as skateparks, playgrounds, or military training grounds. Reveal ove...

Garden Witch Life Physical Editions Announced

3Sep

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Garden Witch Life Physical Editions Announced

SOEDESCO and Freetime Studio are thrilled to announce that Garden Witch Life physical edition will be available on October 4, 2024. Get ready for this charming magical farm-life RPG to hit the stores for Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and PS5, with a suggested retail price of £29.99. Get your potions ready About Garden Witch Life You are a little witch from the big city who has just lost her job. Life didn't go as you expected, but now you can start anew. You're now on a quest to create a magical food forest and make it a home for all kinds of cute creatures! Immerse yourself in the magical world of Garden Witch Life. And experience a fun, cozy witch life. Grow your own enchanted garden, design your ancient tree house, and nurture cute creatures. Join a vibrant community, cook del...

Console Wars The Card Game Kickstarter in final days

3Sep

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Console Wars The Card Game Kickstarter in final days

Last month, XboxEra revealed their new Kickstarter, Console Wars The Card Game. The gaming community responded positively and the project was funded in less than 4 days! Following this success XboxEra took the game on the road to Gamescom 2024 to get the game in the hands of the fans. Start building your fanbase Console Wars The Card Game is a satirical, parody-filled spin on the gaming industry. Players collect incredible intellectual properties, build a dedicated fanbase, and compete to become the true market leader in the console wars. The XboxEra team had high expectations for their debut at Gamescom and they weren't disappointed. Following discussions with publishers and the positive reaction from the gaming community there is a possibility of a digital version of the game in...

Create Chaos Across Bikini Bottom in ‘The Patrick Star Game’

2Sep

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Create Chaos Across Bikini Bottom in ‘The Patrick Star Game’

Leading publisher of family-friendly entertainment, Outright Games, have officially revealed first details of The Patrick Star Game. Developed by PHL Collective, and announced at Nintendo Direct, this single-player, sandbox game is set in the iconic world of Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants. Hey Patrick, I've found something funnier than twenty four! What's going on in Bikini Bottom? Explore Bikini Bottom in this sandbox adventure game. Players can utilise almost any object they find to alter the world with physics-defying hilarity. Take on missions set by Patrick’s friends, including SpongeBob, Mr. Krabs, Sandy Cheeks and Plankton. All whilst exploring locations around Bikini Bottom. From a Krabby Patty construction quest, to causing chaos in Mrs. Puff’s rage room. There are en...

Castlevania Delivers Gothic Darkness to Dead by Daylight

31Aug

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Castlevania Delivers Gothic Darkness to Dead by Daylight

Sink your teeth into a whole new chapter The sun has set behind the castle on the horizon. Scarlet eyes pierce the darkness. Dracula has arrived in Dead by Daylight! Dead by Daylight: Castlevania is introducing a new Killer, The Dark Lord and a new Survivor, Trevor Belmont to The Entity’s Realm. Reverence for the Night In its second collaboration with KONAMI Digital Entertainment (KONAMI), Dead by Daylight adds yet another of gaming’s most storied franchises to an already legendary roster of horror icons. Few titles boast the staying power of Castlevania, delivering entries over the course of nearly 40 years that often resonate with their audience in very personal ways. The Dead by Daylight team, being among them, ensured their passion for Dracula and the Belmont clan would be felt in e...

Double Down In Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege with Operation Twin Shells

30Aug

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Double Down In Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege with Operation Twin Shells

Ubisoft has revealed the third season of Rainbow Six Siege’s Year 9, Operation Twin Shells. This season introduces the Greek Operator Skopós, Siege Cup beta, and important gameplay updates including improvements to anti-cheat. Three isn't a crowd for Operation Twin Shells new operator Introducing Skopós Operation Twin Shells unveils game-changing new Defender Skopós and her V10 Pantheon Shells gadget. With her shells Talos and Colossus, two remotely operated robots, Skopós can quickly allocate offensive or defensive support to different areas of the map. While Skopós can only control one shell at a time, one acts as an Operator while the other functions as an Observation Tool, making her adept at gathering intel and providing support. Skopós is a two speed, two health Operator, and...