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Kena: Bridge Of Spirits Launch Trailer + Photo Mode

22Sep

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Kena: Bridge Of Spirits Launch Trailer + Photo Mode

Originally announced at the Future Of Playstation event in June 2020, it was an expected end of 2020 release. Kena: Bridge of Spirits was one of many titles to be delayed because of the global Covid pandemic. EmberLabs have today confirmed that Kena: Bridge of Spirits will contain a previously unannounced photo mode. The photo mode will allow you to set up your scene and get the character to say "Cheese". Posing for the photo is a great addition to the game and really fits with the art style and feel of the game. Characters can have multiple poses and will engage with the camera as you set up your best picture. Expect to see social media flooded with cute pictures of Kena and her friends. The Rot are timid and elusive spirits that appear as small creatures with black fur and big e...

14Sep

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PlayStation Reviews

The Medium – PS5 Review

At Thumb Culture we are given the freedom to write our own experiences and thoughts about any game we review. You may be wondering what has this got to do with The Medium well back in February this year Martin reviewed the game using Xbox Game Pass via PC. The Medium - It Starts With A Dead Girl Martin had the following to say in his review: The graphics are absolutely phenomenal. Everything is dark and dingy yet this stands out in the crowd. The setting of the game is incredible. This game had me glued from start to finish, I wanted to know more about Marianne and her story and boy did it deliver You can read Martin's full review here Fast forward 7 months and Bloober Team have brought their psychological horror hit The Medium to PlayStation 5. Polish Publisher and Developer ...

14Sep

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News & Updates

Playstation Studios Aquires Firesprite

In a joint announcement, Playstation Studios have added a new member to their ever-growing team. Firesprite is based in Liverpool and is formed by several members of the Studio Liverpool team that was closed in 2012. The founding team of 5 met up socially following the closure and Firesprite launched the same year. Firesprite worked closely with Team Asobi to introduce us to Playroom, and those loveable bots when the Playstation 4 launched. Following the success of Playroom, they worked on Playroom VR. Not just limiting itself to console titles Firesprite is the team behind the popular title Run Sackboy Run that came to Android, IOS and Playstation Vita. Recently Firesprite brought The Persistence Enhanced to gamers following its VR debut that it was available to the wider no...

Life Is Strange: True Colors Tracklist Confirmed

14Sep

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Life Is Strange: True Colors Tracklist Confirmed

Ahead of its worldwide launch Square Enix have confirmed its full tracklist for Life Is Strange: True Colors True Colors launches on 9th September. Narrative Director Jon Zimmerman from Deck Nine Games had this to say on the tracklist “Music has always been a core part of Life is Strange. The emotions and feelings that music can elicit are such an incredible tool in a game that is all about exploring empathy,” Life Is Strange: True Colors places you in the shoes of Alex Chen. Voiced by Erika Mori with the singing voice provided by singer, songwriter and Youtube star Mxmtoon After eight years in the Oregon foster care system, Alex travels to the town of Haven Springs, Colorado to reunite with her brother Gabe. When Alex's world is suddenly turned upside down by ...

10Sep

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Features, Gaming, News & Updates

PlayStation Showcase Round-Up

Tonight was the Playstation Showcase event and it didn't disappoint with new titles and amazing surprises. Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Remake Set 4000 years before the events of the original trilogy, coming from the team at Aspyr and Sony Interactive Entertainment who have joined forces with Lucasfilm games. Remaking the greatest Star Wars game of all time and it's coming as a timed exclusive to PS5. Project Eve Shift Up's title Project Eve was originally revealed in 2019 and has now been confirmed for Playstation 5. This Action RPG, with a good amount of gameplay footage it reminded me of a cross between Devil May Cry and Final Fantasy. Tiny Tina's Wonderlands ~ March 25th 2022 It has been a while since we saw anything new about the Borderlands spin-off Tiny Tina'...

7Sep

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PlayStation Reviews

Tormented Souls Review

Tormented Souls is the latest game to release in the survival horror genre. The Resident Evil and Alone in the Dark games pay heavy inspiration to Tormented Souls. British publisher PQube and Developer Dual Effect bring us this game. Tormented Souls is available now on Playstation Consoles, Xbox Consoles, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. I reviewed this game on the PlayStation 5. Tormented Souls - Never Accept Invitations To Strange Mansions Can I survive the mansion or will I disappear into the darkness? Continue reading to find out. Check out my previous review here where I played Spelunker HD Deluxe. Gameplay Tormented Souls brings back that feeling of dread that came from earlier titles. It has a fixed camera position and some jump scares. It is a welcome return to classic horror. Play...

Thymesia Release Date Announcement Trailer

30Aug

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Thymesia Release Date Announcement Trailer

Recently team 17 and Overboard Studios announced that the upcoming Action-RPG title Thymesia is coming to PC via Steam on 7th December. A kingdom once thriving on the power of alchemy enters an age of calamity. Having discovered the price behind alchemy an attempt to stop its use backfired. Within days, the kingdom is in chaos, also the streets are now infested by monsters. Playing the role of a mysterious character, known only by a codename "Corvus". Having lost all his memories the truth to which can only be found by unlocking those memories. Charged with the possession of a pair of ravening weapons that can seize the plague from enemies and harness the abilities for himself, Thymesia’s shadowy protagonist is a ferocious adversary for the monsters that lurk in the gloom, com...

29Aug

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PlayStation Reviews

Spelunker HD Deluxe Review

The Spelunker games are nearly as old as me, originally released in 1983. The game at its heart hasn't changed a massive amount as you walk, run and jump your way through cave systems. Spelunker HD Deluxe is an update to Spelunker HD that was released on the Playstation 3. Published by ININ Games who actually focus on feel-good, and retro arcade games. Spelunker HD Deluxe - Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place If you like this review check out my previous review here where I played The Persistence Enhanced on the PlayStation 5. Let me know in the comments what you think of this review. Gameplay In the role of an adventurer, your goal is to get as deep into the cave system as possible. In your way stands snakes, ghosts, and a variety of fiendish traps. Adventure mode is where players ...

29Aug

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PlayStation Reviews

Deadly Days Review

Deadly Days has now launched on consoles following arriving on Steam towards the end of 2019. Developed by Pixel Split and published by Assemble Entertainment comes this Retro-inspired Zombie title. In Deadly Days Never Trust a MKing Burger For those that are unaware Deadly Days is a semi Strategic and Semi Roguelike Zombie game. The difference with this one is you actually get an explanation as to why the outbreak started. Gameplay The opening to the game gives you the background as to what has happened. Famous burger chain MKing has released a brand new burger, containing a secret "addictive" ingredient (with a view obviously to increase sales and profits - as with most evil cooperations) The side effect of this addictive ingredient is that it makes it really...REALLY addictive. S...

Spacelines from the Far Out Demo + Release Date Announced

29Aug

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Spacelines from the Far Out Demo + Release Date Announced

Skystone Games and indie developer Coffeenauts have announced their upcoming title Spacelines From The Far Out, their upcoming comedic sci-fi party, co-op, rogue-lite, tycoon, space sim, action-RPG will be blasting off on Xbox Consoles and PC via Steam & Epic Games Store on November 4th. Spacelines from the Far Out blends all the thrill of the golden era of air travel alongside the utopian space-age of the 60s. Features include every trope imaginable from the “glory” that was mid-century Planet Earth. This means players can expect incredibly bad food, dance-offs, random encounters of the 5th kind. Repairing broken equipment, dealing with gravity loss, piloting 101, vomit puddles (yes, we said it…), floating vomit puddles (again…), hull damage, space hazards, asteroids galore, l...