Iain culverhouse, Author at Thumb Culture

10Oct

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October PlayStation Releases – Week 3

Week 3 of a jam packed October of PlayStation releases is nearly upon us. I’ve picked out 5 of my favourites hitting the PlayStation Store next week. What you waiting for? Read on to find out more Squirrel with a Gun (PS5) - October 15th Squirrel, meet gun. As the neighbourhood’s most obnoxious rodent, develop a knack (and a love?) for crime and mayhem in pursuit of golden acorns in this nutty sandbox shooter and puzzle platformer. Fight tooth, claw, and gun to escape a secret underground facility and defeat the Agents. Still not sold on this game? Check out our review! Purpose 1951 (PS5) - October 16th Embark on a personal journey through 1951 America as you step into the shoes of a retired doctor whose life has unravelled. "Purpose 1951" is a thought-provoking first-per...

3Oct

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October PlayStation Releases – Week 2

Week 2 of a jam packed October of PlayStation releases is nearly upon us. I’ve picked out 5 of my favourites hitting the PlayStation Store next week. What you waiting for? Read on to find out more. Oh and don’t forget to check out what games are coming to PS Plus this month too! Necro Story (PS5) - October 7th A creature-collection RPG where you play as a (kind of) evil necromancer more into undead shenanigans than saving the world! Command quirky minions, outsmart foes, and snag their souls to power up your team. Expect strategic combat, laughs, and plenty of mischief. Silent Hill 2 (PS5) - October 8th Upon receiving a mysterious letter from his late wife, Mary, who passed away three years ago, James decides to return to the town of Silent Hill where they shared many memories toge...

26Sep

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PS Plus October Monthly

October's PS Plus October Monthly Games were announced during the PlayStation State of Play broadcast. All PlayStation subscribers can add these titles to their libraries starting on 1st October, until 4th November. Remember that even if you don’t plan to play these games now you should still add them to your library so you can check them out at any time (as long as you have an active sub). WWE 2K24 | PS4, PS5 Genre: Sports Entertainment Longevity: 8hrs+ | Trophies: 63 (incl Platinum) Metacritic: 81 | OpenCritic: 81 Release: 8th March 2024 Get ready to celebrate 40 years of WrestleMania with WWE 2K24. Relive iconic moments and play as legendary superstars from the past and present across various game modes. Choose from a wide range of unforgettable matches featuring wre...

26Sep

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October PlayStation Releases – Week 1

September will soon be over, but don't worry October releases on PlayStation will cheer you up. Here are the picks for this upcoming week! What do you think? Any must-haves for you too? Of course, these aren’t the only games releasing this week, check out our list below to find out just what else will be hitting the PlayStation stores this next week. Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE+ (PS5) - October 1st Yuma, an amnesiac detective-in-training, teams up with Shinigami, the spirit haunting him, to solve unsolved mysteries in a new dark fantasy detective action game created by the minds behind the Danganronpa series. In a rainy city controlled by a megacorporation, numerous unsolved mysteries abound. Master detectives from around the world, each with unique powers, must collaborate t...

19Sep

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September on PlayStation – Week 4

The month of September may be nearly over. But the PlayStation September game releases certainly aren't! Each week I've been picking five of the new releases to highlight and giving you the full release rundown. This week PlayStation decided to keep me guessing with new entries as well as games pushed both forward and back! Never fear though, I've struggled through it to bring you the all the games not to be missed. So with that in mind.. let's get this week's PlayStation September picks. Anarkade (PS5) - September 23rd A Cross-Platform Multiplayer shooter in a vibrant pixel art world. With character customisation and abilities, you choose your fighter and dominate the arena. Fast and Frenzied gameplay will keep you coming back for more. Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (PS5, PS4) - Sept...

12Sep

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September On PlayStation – Week 3

Well, we've made it to the third week of September. And the September PlayStation releases show no sign of slowing down. Each week I've been picking a couple of new releases to highlight, as well as giving you the full release rundown. This week marks an extra special week for PlayStation, marking their 30th anniversary. So expect some surprises and deals from Friday. The Plucky Squire (PS5) Free as Part of PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium - September 17th "The Plucky Squire" is a magical adventure story about Jot and his friends, who are characters in a storybook. They discover a three-dimensional world outside the pages of their book. When the villain, Humgrump, realizes that he's destined to lose the battle against the forces of good, he kicks the hero, Jot, out of the pages and cha...

5Sep

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September on PlayStation – Week 2

Week 2 of a slam packed September of PlayStation releases is nearly upon us. I've picked out 5 of my favourites hitting the PlayStation Store next week, read on to find out more. Don't forget to check out what games are coming to PS Plus this month too! Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 (PS5) - September 9th Space Marine 2 presents a fascinating sequel to the first game, delving further into the story of the courageous Ultramarine Captain Titus. After facing troubling events suggesting possible heresy, Titus is captured by the Inquisition. Despite being exonerated, he re-emerges from the experience as a demoted Lieutenant. Space Marine 2 offers full co-op for up to three players, allowing you to experience the entire story alongside two friends. From Day 1 Space Marine 2 can be pl...

3Sep

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PS Plus September Monthly

The PS Plus September Monthly Games are out today for all subscribers of the PlayStation subscription service. Remember that even if you don’t plan to play these games now you should still add them to your library so you can check them out at any time (as long as you have an active sub). Harry Potter Quidditch Champions | PS4, PS5 Genre: Fantasy Sports Release: 3rd September 2024 Get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Quidditch, playing solo or with friends. You can take on different classic positions like Chaser, Seeker, Keeper, or Beater, each with its own unique play style. Dive into legendary Quidditch arenas and new maps showcasing never-before-seen areas of the wizarding world. Progress through Career Mode from backyard battles to the Quidditch World Cup, ...

29Aug

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September on PlayStation – Week 1

September will be a massive month for PlayStation gamers with many highly anticipated games being released. That's no exaggeration, there is at least one highly anticipated title every week. With too many to list in just one article, I'll be coming to you each week with the release list as well as my top picks from each release day of the upcoming week. Let's get into it! The Casting of Frank Stone (PS5) - September 3rd The Casting of Frank Stone is an interactive drama horror from the minds of 'Until Dawn' creators SuperMassive Games. Taking place within the Dead by Daylight universe players will find themselves captivated by a chilling mystery where every decision can have serious repercussions. Your adventure takes place in the town of Cedar Hills in Oregon, however unlike it's rea...

10Apr

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PlayStation Reviews, VR Reviews

HappyFunland PSVR 2 Review

The team from Spectral Illusions takes us on a tour of HappyFunLand, a dark, comedic VR title set in a run-down, abandoned theme park. It is available on Playstation VR2 and Steam. Does it live up to the price of admission?? Welcome to a VR horror experience that is both darkly comedic and entertaining. You will meet a stranger named Larry in the middle of a South Florida swamp, who takes you on a perilous trip across the swamp where one of the gators previously took both his legs. explore an abandoned theme park. He does however explain that the park has a dark history of grisly events is essential. As you explore the remains of Mort Grisly's HappyFunLand theme park, you will uncover its dark secrets. There are no lines to wait in, but there is also no way out. It promises to be an u...